Medical Sonologist at Alpha Mead Group

Patient Operation-Centred

• Provide quality service for patients by ensuring that every patient is treated as an individual in terms of courtesy, kindness, efficiency, efficacy, and confidentiality.
• Ensure that examination orders presented are complete, contain all relevant information, and meet the standard of “medical necessity.”
• Review examination images generated, synthesize examination results, and prepare the preliminary findings.
• Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures.
• Ensure that the Sonology examination results generated meet standards for Quality Assurance before findings are released.
• Follow standard clinical protocols for resuscitation, bleeding, infection, or other emergency situations, when necessary.
• Other duties assigned that are appropriate to the role

Personal Operation-Centred

• Maintain a high standard in the discharge of duties within the Medical/Radiology Services Unit while adhering to accepted professional and ethical standards at all times.
• Operate optimally the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System RIS 
• Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic Sonology procedures.
• Ensure that the three principles of radiation protection, namely justification, optimization (ALARA) and dose constraints/limits are adhered to.
• Operate optimally the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System RIS 
• Other duties assigned that are appropriate to the role.

Others

• Assist with the daily operation of the sonography services within the facility.
• Assume responsibility for the preventive maintenance program for ultrasound equipment.
• Exercise responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility reports, database records and logs.
• Assist with the daily operation of the Sonology unit within the radiology facility.
• Exercise supervisory responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility reports, database records and logs.

Requirements (Qualifications, Skills and Competencies)

• An MBBS degree with a postgraduate diploma in Sonology.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical knowledge and experience in ultrasound/sonology and related procedures.
• A registered member with the MDCN and other relevant professional bodies with a current practicing license.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and sonography scanners & equipment
• Strong analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent technical, communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
• Must understand and exhibit the highest ethical standards