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