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.

(B) GENERAL 

• 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.