Locum Sonographer
Department: Outreach Clinic Nyeri
Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Introduction
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is one of the hospitals in East Africa accredited by the Joint Commission International from USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi Outreach Division is a rapidly growing network of 53 medical centers spread over East Africa. These medical centers feature three to five consulting rooms with a practice that is home to specialists, qualified medical officers, highly-experienced nurses and constant reception cover. The clinics offer an on-site pharmacy and laboratory as well as imaging services. There is high expectation for staff to provide high quality professional services.
Position Summary
The position holder will be called to work on need basis, to perform ultra-sound procedures based upon approved protocols and guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct effective ultrasound procedures within the approved policies and procedures
- Ensure adequate and correct information is given to patients regarding procedures
- Ensure adequate and correct information is given to patients regarding procedures;
- Ensure safety of patients and machines through adequate preparation of patients;
- Monitor the patients’ condition all through the procedure;
- Ensure proper and accurate records of procedures volumes, environment and downtime.
- Ensure timely availability of images to facilitate timely reporting and dispatch of reports.
- Document and report all the faults on the machines to recommended authorities;
- Oversee maintenance services and ensure that machines are handed over in a good working condition after the service;
- Participate in preparation and implementation of quality initiatives aimed at improving overall of departmental services;
- Provide period reports as and when required;
- Report images promptly
- Ensure that all images are available in PACS
Requirements:
- Higher Diploma in in Medical Imaging Science
- Degree/ Diploma in Medical Imaging Science
- Valid registration with SORK (Society of Radiography-Kenya).
- License with Radiation Protection Board.
- Basic Life Support
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in a busy and established Radiology department.
