ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST II

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set-up and operate ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic examinations/procedures according to departmental protocols and report all equipment faults and errors to the immediate supervisor. Select the proper equipment, accessories and techniques to obtain the highest image quality.
• Perform diagnostics procedures and a variety of complex specialized tasks utilizing high frequency sound waves for all patients as requested including reviewing requests to determine the region(s) to be examined and the measurements to be taken based on the patient’s history, physician’s recommendations, patient’s conditions and independent judgment. Ensure availability of images with required information in the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and the Radiology Information System (RIS) immediately after completing the procedure according to departmental protocols and standards. Record preliminary notes and organ measurements.
• Coordinate care and safety of patients during procedures. Recognize change in patient’s condition that require emergency action and initiate appropriate response. Review and comply with hospital and departmental policies and protocols. Participate in the implementation of the departmental strategic plan.
• Ensure communication with patients and staff is meaningful and professional. Maintain patient confidentiality, rights and privacy at all times.
• Handle ultrasound equipment and related accessories safely and responsibly. Maintain clean and antiseptic conditions of the medical imaging equipment and accessories in the working and clinical environment. Follow established Radiation Protection measures for themselves, patients, other staff and the population in general. Follow safety orders precisely and conform to regulations concerning the use of radiation.
• Fully inform patients and/or relatives as to the nature of the examination to be performed. Ensure correct patient identification and site verification checks are undertaken for each examination.
• Ensure all applicable licenses and /or trainings are maintained current. Follow the established International Patient Safety goals.
• Participate in monitoring and training students, technicians and new staff related to the assigned area. Ensure scheduled work is completed before signing out.
• Perform other job-related duties.

• Health Information System.
• Ultrasound equipment and other area specific tools and systems
• Work-stream leads, subordinates, patients and their families
• All involved internal and external disciplines (clinical and non-clinical), physicians, medical team
• Expected to use critical-thinking skills to reach objective conclusions
• Dealing with patients and their families
• Great deal of details and accuracy
• Physical endurance
• Psychological strains
• Coverage during emergencies, disasters, other unplanned unprecedented occasions
• Occasional overtime, on call, weekend, holidays work might be required
• Safe Practices related to PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Operating in safe manner to reduce risk of injuries

Work Experience: NASCDP - Nursing -Allied Health Saudi Career development (Training program) 

Basic Life Support Certificate – Essential

Registration with Saudi Commission for Health Specialties – Essential

Technical Exam Score - Essential 

English Language :  Level – I – Essential

Computer : Level II – Essential

Radiological Sciences– Essential / Specialty in Ultrasound – Preferred