Position:- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Reporting to:- Medical Services Manager
Department:- Diagnostics Unit

Main Purpose

The job holder will be responsible for independent and daily operations of Scan unit.

Main Responsibilities

•   Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
•   Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
•   Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
•   Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
•   Coordinates work schedule with departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
•   Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
•   Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory.
•   Maintains a daily log of patients seen/completes exam billing forms.
•   Maintains ultrasound equipment, work area, and maintains adequate supplies.
•   Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
•   Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Sonography is desirable.

Work Experience

•   Must have at least  two year working experience as a Medical Sonographer

Additional Requirements

•   Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment.
•   Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.
•   Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary.
•   Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed.
•   Ability to evaluate, synthesizes, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician.
•   Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
•   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team.
•   Ability to follow established departmental procedures.
•   Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicant should forward Applications to:-

apamela@danadamsgh.com / padeenze@gmail.com

Closing Date: 16 February, 2015