Nairobi Hospital Radioechosonographer Job 2022

  • Published date: June 21, 2022
  • Category: Medical & Pharmaceutical
    • Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
  • Jop type:
  • Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
  • Company name: Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

Radioechosonographer Job, Current Medical Jobs In Kenya,


RADIOECHOSONOGRAPHER REF: TNH/HRD/RECH/06/2022
Reporting to Manager Radiology, the successful applicants will be responsible for carrying out imaging scans for diagnostic purposes in line with established protocols. The job holder will additionally carry out echo-cardiograph tests in order to aid doctors in making accurate diagnosis for patients with cardiovascular diseases in line with established protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.


Duties & Responsibilities


• Operate ultrasound equipment, select appropriate equipment settings, and adjust patient positions to obtain the best angles.
• Observe screening and make adjustments to equipment to ensure that the images produced are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, as required.
• Perform validation protocols including obtaining written consent from patients or dependents for the procedures.
• Explain procedure to patients and transfer patients to the ultrasound table in order to prepare patients for ultrasound exam.
• Observe and care for patients throughout the examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Provide written summary of technical findings to the physician for use in diagnosis.
• Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
• Carry out diagnostic cardiovascular and echocardiography examinations in line with established protocols.
• Locate and record internal elements of the body, including blood vessels and organs, and identify any anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant condition
• Carry out imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations including exercise tolerance tests, Holter monitoring, event recorders, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and trans-oesophageal echocardiography.
• Educate the patients on pre-test preparations, explain procedures, calm patients during procedures and adjust equipment to eliminate test artefacts.
• Monitor patients for potentially dangerous physical and emotional changes,
recognize any abnormal rhythms and notify the physician accordingly.
• Evaluate test results to ensure clarity and accuracy and inform the physician of preliminary findings as requested.
• Record and store suitable images in line with established protocols; and
• Distribute completed test results to physicians and service providers.
• Maintain patient charts, enter diagnosis, and billing codes, logs data into patient information systems, and update file systems for tests performed.
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.


Qualifications


• Higher Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography or Medical Imaging Sciences from a recognized institution.
• Diploma in Echocardiography or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Radiography Council of Kenya and hold a valid
practicing licence.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in sonography.


Core Competencies


• Computer proficiency and ability to determine correct procedures and perform a variety of clinical imaging.
• Ability to carry out CT scans
• Ability to interpret sonography images
• Ability to carry out and interpret results of Echo Cardio tests
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Ability to work and trouble shoot echo cardio equipment
• Knowledge of radiation safety standards
• Knowledge of quality management systems
• Patient care skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer service skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to mentor
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Confidentiality
• Integrity


How to Apply


If your background, experience, and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume in PDF) quoting the job reference number, testimonials, and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 30th June 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications and contact SHORTLISTED candidates. The Nairobi Hospital does NOT charge recruitment fees.


Director, Human Resources & Operations
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI
email: recruitment@nbihosp.org


 

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