Locum Sonographer

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (A) SPECIFIC
Perform diagnostic sonography, including ultrasound and other imaging modes when necessary, with due regard to radiation safety, patient care and clinical requirements.
Participate in the maintenance of a sufficient ultrasound services by roster and when necessary.
Being on-call for relief staff for emergency and mass casualties by roster and when necessary.
Ensure good diagnostic quality of services/products, notifying equipment problems.
In charge of department whilst on non-office hour shifts with regard to matters at hand.
Observe all radiation safety protection rules and infection control policy with regard to patients, staff and the public.
Responsible for the good housekeeping and inventory of his/her workstation.
Ensure maintenance of proper records of cases done consistent with good sonographic practice.
May involve more advanced investigations with relevant experience and training.
Provide guidance for quality control, practical teaching of students and juniors in patient care and clinical areas of sonography.
Assist in patient management such as registration, billing, appointments, statistics if and when possible.
Supervise junior staff working with him/her.
Any other duties assigned by supervisors.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Recognised Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography / Ultrasonography or equivalent.
Competent in diagnostic sonography and conversant in processing, quality control and trouble shooting of ultrasound equipment.
PROFESSIONAL LICENCE
Radiation Protection Act – Radiation Worker Licence not required.
ABNORMAL PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITION
Radiation hazards and physical lifting of patient.
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