Ultrasound Technician A0 (Sonographer)

Job responsibilities

Provide patient care and participate in clinical research and education:

• Undertake Radiographic and Imaging examinations as required
• Maintain a high standard of Radiography
• Take part in on-call service as required
• Ensure that the three principles of radiation protection, namely justification, optimization and dose constraints/limits are adhered to
• Take part in routine daily inspection of equipment and quality assurance procedures
• Keep up-to-date with current techniques and developments in Radiographic and imaging procedures and to take part in in-service training as required.
• Participate in Continued Professional Development
• Take responsibility for the general cleanliness, tidiness and safety of the Department, with specific responsibility for their own work area
• Familiarize them with current infection control procedures
• Report all defects and occurrences that might affect safety
• Provide a quality service for patients by ensuring that every patient is treated as an individual in terms of courtesy, kindness, efficiency, efficacy and confidentiality
• Assessing patients and their clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic techniques
• Performing a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images
• Observing and maintaining contact with patients during their waiting, examination and post-examination stay in the department
• Assisting in more complex radiological examinations under the supervision of a radiologist and senior staff
• Providing support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs
• Recording imaging identification and patient documentation quickly and accurately and observing protocols to ensure compliance with Guidelines/ radiological practices and patient confidentiality

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Radiology

  3 Years of relevant experience

• BSC WITH HONOURS IN MEDICAL IMAGING

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree of Diagnostic Ultrasound

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree of Sonography

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree of Fluoroscopy and Mammography

  3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Good knowledge of Rwanda Health System

• Knowledge of clinical services Policy and procedure