Resident Sonographer

JOB SUMMARY

To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a safe, efficient, and high quality

diagnostic imaging services.

To maintain and develop high standards of patient care amongst peers, and colleagues.

To support the department in achieving the departmental and hospital objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

To independently undertake ultrasonography services with precision and accuracy with minimal

supervision. To be accountable for own actions and work within codes of Practice and professional

guidelines.

To independently undertake and report diagnostic ultrasound procedures, maintaining a high

professional standard of technical competence and ensuring excellent standards of care at all time.

To take professional responsibility for ensuring compliance always with the appropriate legislation

and radiation local rules to ensure that during work, standards of radiation protection are maintained

for self, patients, other staff and members of the public.

To interpret complex data to ascertain and identify any pathological or incidental findings observable,

including those with potential cancer, divers or complex presentation / multiple pathologies as

appropriate.

To assess and adapt techniques following assessment for each procedure to meet individual needs of

the patient. To analyze the clinical information and determine most appropriate x-ray or scanning

method, utilizing judgement and skill to incorporate different techniques i.e. transabdominal or

intracavitary, or doppler to obtain required information.

To handle potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an appropriate empathetic

manner.

To assist the radiologist in invasive procedures.

Assist patients as required i.e. disabled, elderly patients with undressing and dressing if the nurse or

patient relative is unavailable, also to take responsibility for the area of the patient whilst undertaking

the procedure.

To maintain knowledge and be fully aware of the safety aspects and hazards, and related emergency

procedures for the working area.

To be able to work using visual display units for long periods of time to enable correct images to be

processed and to provide a comprehensive and timely diagnostic report on images obtained to

relevant medical personnel.

To offer appropriate guidance to patients, care givers and other health professionals on ultrasound

procedures and issues, while taking due consideration of patients condition.

To identify and report equipment failures immediately, by liaising with third party equipment support

centers to arrange services.

To use own initiative to re-arrange work lists in the event of equipment failure, organize alternative

cover and ensure relevant staff in the hospital are informed particularly if this occurs out of normal

working hours.

To assist in the evaluation and procurement process for any new equipment within the imaging

department.

Be fully conversant of appropriate actions to take in the event of an untoward incident in the area

To achieve and maintain competence in Ultrasound imaging modalities.

To flexibly provide cover for unexpected absence to ensure maintenance of service provision

To ensure compliance with protocols and procedures.

To maintain a clean working environment, this includes clearing bloody fluids and products of

conception in accordance with policy.

To be continually mindful of using resources in an efficient manner.

To use safely, and supervise the use of very expensive specialist equipment with care and due

diligence.

Assist in ordering, checking and monitoring of stock, making the manager aware of any concerns as

they arise.

To inform and obtain informed consent from patients or their care givers prior to undertaking

procedures as appropriate to individual circumstances and barriers.

To communicate the results of normal and abnormal scans to patients and relatives, sensitively and

with empathy. Ensure that information is clearly understood and assist in determining appropriate

referral pathway to other health care professionals.

To promote good relations with other directorates and hospitals.

To take part in CPD and the departments personal appraisal scheme.

Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences.

Any other specialty certificate e.g. CT, MRI,

Higher Diploma in Ultrasound.

Minimum of 2 years work experience in ultrasound