Sonologist needed at Myrtle Management Consultants – Apply Now
Job title : Sonologist
Job Location : Lagos
Deadline : May 30, 2023
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Job Description
- Explaining sonographic procedures to patients, answering questions, preparing patients by applying gel to their skin, and positioning patients on the table
- Assuring clear images for diagnostic purposes and adjusting sonographic equipment as needed.
- Choosing the appropriate settings and adjusting the positions of the patients accordingly.
- Monitoring and caring for patients during procedures to ensure their safety and comfort.
- Preliminary findings are used to select and examine images, look for differences between healthy and pathological areas, and determine if the scope of the exam should be expanded.
- The sonograms and preliminary findings are presented to the physicians.
- Completing necessary documentation and keeping patients’ histories and medical records.
- Assisting doctors and medical teams during invasive procedures.
- Sonographic equipment maintenance and cleaning
- Performing medical procedures such as oxygen administration, vital sign monitoring, and emergency treatment.
- Referrals for medical imaging are accepted.
- Determines appropriate equipment to use and selects appropriate equipment settings to provide medical practitioners with diagnostic information
- Calculates procedure details such as exposure length and intensity, as well as recording equipment settings.
- Patients explained procedures and their questions about processes are answered.
- Ensures the patient’s safety during procedures
- Prepares patients, screens, and equipment for procedures by positioning them.
- Determines whether images are suitable for diagnostic purposes and chooses images to show medical practitioners
- Procedure findings are communicated to medical practitioners.
- Prepare the examination room and ultrasound equipment for use. Assist radiologists with ultrasound-guided biopsies and vascular ultrasound procedures as needed.
- Using sonographic equipment, identify and record the appropriate anatomy and pathology.
- Maintain sonography equipment properly and report equipment failures.
- Reports should be written based on the scan results and completion.
- Notify appropriate medical personnel of any abnormalities that require immediate attention.
- Make use of your ability to solve problems and make decisions.
- Work independently or with little supervision, as well as part of a team.
- Manage multiple priorities and projects while remaining flexible in a fast-paced work environment.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic as well as a friendly and cheerful demeanor.
- Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality possible.
- Pursue professional development in order to continuously improve patient care.
- Taking a patient’s medical history and explaining the procedure
- Supporting patients during the imaging and/or testing process by answering questions about the procedure
- Using ultrasound machines to generate high-quality diagnostic images
- Examining test results or images for accuracy and coverage, and capturing additional images as needed
- Differentiating between normal and abnormal findings
- For physicians, analyzing and summarizing diagnostic findings
- Keeping track of findings in patients’ records
- Upkeep of diagnostic imaging equipment, such as ultrasound machines and transducers
Qualifications
- Proven work experience as a Sonographer or similar role
- Strong technical, communication, interpersonal and patient service skills
- The ability to explain technical terms in a clear and understandable way
- Excellent eyesight and attention to detail
- Strong analytical, judgment and decision-making skills
- Relevant training and/or certifications as a Sonographer
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