Radio Sonographer

About the role

Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Westlands, Nairobi, is hiring a full-time Radio Sonographer. The role covers performing radiographic and ultrasonography examinations, managing patient imaging records and providing emergency imaging outside office hours.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare the imaging machine for each examination.
• Perform radiographic and ultrasonography examinations as prescribed by a medical practitioner.
• Print patient images and report documentation.
• Post, retrieve and report studies in the hospital's Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Maintain a radiological register of patients.
• Care for patients during and after the examination.
• Provide emergency imaging services during and after office hours.
• Ensure high standards of diagnostic accuracy, reporting and documentation.
• Liaise with radiologists on findings and advise doctors and consultants on ultrasound protocols and other imaging modalities.
• Ensure procedures match patient conditions, physical abilities and age requirements, and conform to the hospital's quality management system.
• Work with the chief radiographer and take part in the department's CPD programme.

Required profile

• Higher Diploma in Ultrasound, or Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences / BSc Radiography.
• Certificate in vascular sonography preferred.
• Two years of working experience in a similar position.
• Registered and licensed by the Kenya Nuclear Radiological Authority.
• Up-to-date member of the Society of Radiography Kenya (SORK).
• Special skills in breast imaging and vascular sonography are an added advantage.

To apply, send a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates and three referees with their contact details.