ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Reviews exam orders/requisitions, reviews corresponding protocol, and asks questions of superior(s) and prepares for exams as needed. Selects proper equipment depending upon depth of field, organ, and area of interest.
• Performs scanning procedures with attention to patient care, quality imaging, and efficient management of time. Communicates with the Ultrasound Services (US) Radiologist to ensure that all images are satisfactory.
• Explains procedure to patient. Instructs patient regarding contrast medical and medicine, and required positions and assists patient in assuming position.
• Archives images and submits all images and pertinent data for subsequent use.
• Informs supervisor or section head of equipment malfunction and/or need for repairs. Calibrates equipment and performs routine maintenance and documents this accordingly.
• Cleans and sanitizes the used equipment after finish with every patient.
• Complies with the section policies, procedures and protocols. Follow the section quality improvement program in accordance with CBAHI, JCI, SFDA and other accreditation agencies standards.
• Complies with the Radiation Safety Rules and Regulations of the Hospital in accordance with KACST and K.A. CARE and other National or International Regulatory bodies.
• Apply ALARA principle Role within the section practice for all procedures.

Bachelor s Degree in Radiological Science/Technology required for Saudi Nationals or Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program (minimum 2 years) for non-Saudi is required.

Grade 08:

• Two (2) years of related experience with Bachelor s Degree, or four (4) years with programs is required.

Grade 9:

• Four (4) years as Ultrasound Technologist, or (Grade 08) related experience is required.
• Average of annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) for the last four (4) years.
• Fifty (50) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME].

Other Requirements(Certificates)

• Current Registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties(SCHS) is required.
• Registration with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or equivalent for non-Saudis is required.