ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST
Job Description
Summary
Performs Ultrasonic diagnostic procedures.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
1. Reviews exam orders/requisitions, reviews corresponding protocol, and asks questions of superior(s) and prepares for exam as needed. Selects proper equipment depending upon depth of field, organ and area of interest.
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2. Performs scanning procedures with attention to patient care, quality imaging and efficient management of time. Communicates with the Ultrasound physicians to ensure that all images are satisfactory.
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3. Explains procedure to patient.Instructs patient regarding contrast medical and medicine, and required positions and assists patient in assuming position.
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4. Archives images and submits all images and pertinent data for subsequent use.
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5. Performs and documents equipment quality control procedures. Informs supervisor or section head of equipment malfunction and/or need for repairs. Calibrates equipment and performs routine maintenance and documents this accordingly.
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6. Cleans and sanitizes the used equipment after finish with every patient.
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7. Comply with the section policies, procedures and protocols. Follow the section quality improvement program in accordance with CBAHI, JCI, SFDA and other accreditation agencies standards.
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8. Comply with the Radiation Safety Rules and Regulations of the Hospital in accordance with KACST and K.A. CARE and other National or International Regulatory bodies.
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9. Apply ALARA principle Role within the section practice for all procedures.
Education
Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Radiological Science/Technology required for Saudi Nationals or Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program (minimum 2 years ) for non-Saudi is required.
Experience Required
Grade 08:Two (2) years with Bachelor鈥檚 or four (4) years of related experience with Diploma degree is required.
聽Grade 09:聽路 Four (4) years as Ultrasound Technologist at KFSH&RC, or (Grade 08) related experience is required. 路 Average of annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) for the last four (4) years. 路 Fifty (50) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME].
Other Requirements(Certificates)
路聽聽 Current Registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) is required.路Registration with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or equivalent for non-Saudis is required.
