About this role
A sonographer is needed to operate ultrasound equipment, capture quality diagnostic images and review them for abnormalities. The role involves preparing patients, explaining procedures, and ensuring proper positioning and safety. You will maintain patient records, communicate findings to physicians, and stay current with ultrasound technology. The employer is Echolab Radiology and Laboratory Services, a provider of diagnostic services in Nigeria with a history dating to 1979. The position is based in Mararaba, Abuja.
What you would do
- Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce diagnostic images.
- Review images for quality and identify abnormalities requiring further investigation.
- Prepare patients for ultrasound examinations by explaining procedures and positioning them.
- Apply ultrasound gel and ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Maintain detailed patient records including examination findings and technical parameters.
- Communicate preliminary results and observations to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a sterile environment.
- Keep up to date with advances in ultrasound technology and procedures.
- Assist with additional duties as assigned, including support for research or training of staff.
What they are asking for
- First degree in Radiography.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Ultrasound (PGD in ultrasound).
- 2 to 4 years of previous Sonography experience.
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