1. Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound

NAMRAD RADIOLOGY SERVICES NAMIBIA

About the role

1. Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound • Perform obstetric scans to assess fetal growth, development, position and wellbeing. Perform obstetric scans to assess fetal growth, development, position and wellbeing. • Perform gynaecological ultrasound examinations to assess the uterus, ovaries and other pelvic structures. Perform gynaecological ultrasound examinations to assess the uterus, ovaries and other pelvic structures. • Identify and document abnormal findings for review by the referring doctor or radiologist. Identify and document abnormal findings for review by the referring doctor or radiologist. • Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation. Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation. 2. General Abdominal and Pelvic Ultrasound • Perform ultrasound examinations of abdominal organs, including the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, spleen and pancreas, as indicated. Perform ultrasound examinations of abdominal organs, including the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, spleen and pancreas, as indicated. • Assess pelvic organs and surrounding structures. Assess pelvic organs and surrounding structures. • Document findings and escalate abnormalities in accordance with departmental protocols. Document findings and escalate abnormalities in accordance with departmental protocols. 3. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound • Perform ultrasound examinations of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and other soft-tissue structures. Perform ultrasound examinations of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and other soft-tissue structures. • Assess for abnormalities such as inflammation, fluid collections, tears and soft-tissue masses. Assess for abnormalities such as inflammation, fluid collections, tears and soft-tissue masses. 4. Small Parts Ultrasound • Perform ultrasound examinations of the breast, thyroid, eyes, scrotum and other superficial structures, as required. Perform ultrasound examinations of the breast, thyroid, eyes, scrotum and other superficial structures, as required. • Obtain appropriate images and measurements and document relevant findings. Obtain appropriate images and measurements and document relevant findings. 5. Doppler Studies • Perform arterial, venous and other vascular Doppler examinations, including transcranial Doppler studies where indicated and within the employee’s scope of practice. Perform arterial, venous and other vascular Doppler examinations, including transcranial Doppler studies where indicated and within the employee’s scope of practice. • Assess blood flow and identify abnormalities requiring further clinical review. Assess blood flow and identify abnormalities requiring further clinical review. • Ensure appropriate imaging protocols and measurements are followed. Ensure appropriate imaging protocols and measurements are followed. 6. Neonatal Brain Ultrasound • Perform cranial ultrasound examinations on neonates when requested. Perform cranial ultrasound examinations on neonates when requested. • Obtain appropriate images of the brain and relevant anatomical structures. Obtain appropriate images of the brain and relevant anatomical structures. • Document findings and promptly escalate concerning abnormalities to the appropriate medical practitioner. Document findings and promptly escalate concerning abnormalities to the appropriate medical practitioner. 7. Cardiac Imaging • Perform cardiac ultrasound examinations, including echocardiography, where qualified and authorised. Perform cardiac ultrasound examinations, including echocardiography, where qualified and authorised. • Obtain appropriate cardiac views and measurements in accordance with established protocols. Obtain appropriate cardiac views and measurements in accordance with established protocols. • Document examination findings and ensure images are available for interpretation by the responsible medical practitioner. Document examination findings and ensure images are available for interpretation by the responsible medical practitioner. In addition to the above clinical duties, the Sonographer shall: • Ensure the safe, professional and efficient performance of ultrasound examinations. Ensure the safe, professional and efficient performance of ultrasound examinations. • Verify patient identity, examination requests and relevant clinical information before scanning. Verify patient identity, examination requests and relevant clinical information before scanning. • Explain procedures to patients and maintain patient dignity, confidentiality and comfort. Explain procedures to patients and maintain patient dignity, confidentiality and comfort. • Ensure accurate image acquisition, labelling, storage and documentation. Ensure accurate image acquisition, labelling, storage and documentation. • Maintain equipment cleanliness and report faults or maintenance requirements. Maintain equipment cleanliness and report faults or maintenance requirements. • Follow infection prevention, radiation/imaging department safety and quality assurance procedures, as applicable. Follow infection prevention, radiation/imaging department safety and quality assurance procedures, as applicable. • Communicate professionally with patients, doctors, radiologists and colleagues. Communicate professionally with patients, doctors, radiologists and colleagues. • Participate in after-hours, weekend and on-call duties as required by the employment agreement. Participate in after-hours, weekend and on-call duties as required by the employment agreement. • Perform duties within their qualifications, current HPCNA registration, competencies and authorised scope of practice. Perform duties within their qualifications, current HPCNA registration, competencies and authorised scope of practice. • Undertake other reasonable duties related to the position as required by management. Undertake other reasonable duties related to the position as required by management. **Company Contact:** Address: LADY POHAMBA PRIVATE HOSPITAL WINDHOEK, KH, Namibia Phone: 0833359717 Website: http://

Requirements

• [We’re Looking For:]
• B.Tech in Radiography (Ultrasound) – from a recognized institution
• 6 years of experience in obstetrics imaging, cardiac imaging and vascular imaging
• Registered with HPCNA (must be current)
• Fluent in English (read, write, speak)
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Full time position (after-hours on-call)
• Obstetric & Gynecologic Ultrasound
• General Abdominal/Pelvic
• Musculoskeletal
• Small Parts (Breast, Eyes, Scrotal, etc.)
• Doppler Studies (Arterial/Venous/Vascular/Transcranial)
• Neonatal Brain

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