Ultrasound Tech/Ultrasonographer/Sonographer - Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Job Description

Ultrasound Tech / Ultrasonographer / Sonographer, Abu Dhabi

Location Overview: Experience a new culture, a new way of life and a new point of view. Fulfil your sense of adventure and take one or two years out to experience life in a foreign land. There are great opportunities for career advancement and education. Our client is located in Abu Dhabi the capital of UAE, an intriguing city where traditional mosques are surrounded by ultramodern skyscrapers, tree-lined boulevards, gleaming fountains and parks.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for performing diagnostic sonographic imaging through the application of non-ionizing, high frequency sound waves for patients of all ages and maintaining safety at all times.

Primary Duties:

• Performs ultrasound studies (i.e., obstetrical, abdominal, retroperitoneal, paediatric and vascular)
• Consults with physician regarding patient’s medical history and the selection of appropriate procedures and equipment required for proper diagnosis
• Prepares patient for exam and explains the procedure
• Performs ultrasound exam, maintains appropriate records and completes financial information for each study
• Assists radiologists with invasive exams and related procedures requiring sterile technique
• Performs checks on ultrasound equipment to ensure proper functioning of equipment and notifies clinical engineers of any equipment malfunctions
• Ensures that exam rooms are adequately supplied with linen and related medical supplies
• Schedules emergency patients for diagnostic ultrasound procedures
• Monitors all appointments scheduled for ultrasound exams
• Assists with clinical instruction of ultrasound students and residents
• Assists in new investigational techniques, procedures and equipment
• Other duties as required, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but mainly to highlight the current main responsibilities of the post.

• Bachelor’s degree in Radiography plus a program certificate in Sonography (minimum one (1) year syllabus)/Bachelor’s degree in Sonography accredited program (minimum three (3) year syllabus. Minimum of two (2) years post graduate experience in ultrasound in an acute care hospital, including doppler, obstetrics/gynecology and abdominal sonography (of which at least two (2) years’ experience is as a senior ultrasound radiographer in an acute care hospital) is required
• Associate’s degree in Sonography (minimum two (2) year syllabus) and registered with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists, the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologist, UK-HPC, Australian Sonographer accreditation Registry, Ireland Department of Health and Children, New Zealand – Australian Society for ultrasound in Medicine, South African Health Professional Council (as Radiographer). Minimum of four (4) years post graduate experience in ultrasound in an acute care hospital, including doppler, obstetrics/gynecology and abdominal sonography
• Ability to identify and resolve problems using critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret clinical data for the establishment and implementation of appropriate patient treatment
• Current national license is required
• Master’s degree in Medical Imaging or relevant clinical field is preferred (will reduce one (1) year from the required years of experience)