Radio Sonographer Job Opportunity | Join Avenue Healthcare as a Radio Sonographer

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Experience Required:2 Years
Total Positions:1
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Medical
Minimum Education: Diploma
Job Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Posted on: August 28, 2023
Last Date: September 7, 2023

Job Description

POSITION: RADIOSONOGRAPHER
POSITION TYPE: PERMANENT
LOCATION: KISUMU HOSPITAL
DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL SERVICES
REPORTS TO: MEDICAL SERVICES MANAGER

Job Objective/Purpose
Perform diagnostic imaging procedures in line with the hospital policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
1. Attend to walk in and referred patients who present to the
Perform imaging procedures on patients to meet the
established practice parameters and standards of care while
ensuring client satisfaction.
2. Processing and printing of quality and appropriate images to
assist in diagnosis.
3. Ensuring availability and optimum utilization of consumables
for cost effectiveness.
4. Producing timely and accurate results in line with Imaging
SOPs
5. To ensure real time billing of all procedures has been done
before they are carried out.
6. Accurate identification and preparation of the client prior to
imaging procedures
7. Counseling of patients and next of kin about the procedure and
obtain consent.
8. To provide high quality care and services and maintaining the
professional ethics.
9. Ensure radiation safety within the facility for both staff and
patients.
10. Adhere to Infection Prevention Control measures per the
hospital policies.
11. Performs calibration and routine preventive maintenance on
imaging equipment per the established procedures and
protocols.
12. Safeguard and provide basic maintenance and safety
of imaging equipment in the facility.
13. Report daily to the Branch Manager on the status
and usage of radiology equipment, and radiology
supplies
14. Track and report equipment downtime
15. Track and report equipment usage
16. Daily monitoring of stock levels to ensure no stock
outs and provide feedback to the Radiology Manager
for new orders.
17. Maintain imaging records, ensure filing of patient
records and tests results to comply with the
legislative regulations.
18. Tracking and check patient images and correct
reports from the radiologists.
19. Ensure daily shift handover report.
20. Advice on appropriate and/or additional imaging
procedure to aide in diagnosis.
21. Active participation in monthly departmental
meetings
22. Always Maintaining the patient’s privacy and
confidentiality.
23. Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line
with the job description.

Person Specification
1. Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences
2. Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiography or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added
advantage.
3. 2 years working experience in a similar position.
4. Good interpersonal and communication skills
5. Attention to detail.
6. Result Oriented
7. Customer focus