ULTRASONOGRAPHER I

1. JOB TITLE

ULTRASONOGRAPHER I 

2. DIVISION

EWMSC

3. DEPARTMENT

RADIOLOGY

4. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

The Ultrasonographer I will report to the Ultrasonographer II.

5. NATURE & SCOPE

Responsible for performing a variety of general and specialised Ultrasound procedures on clients for the purpose of achieving accurate client diagnoses in order to ensure a high quality of health care.

6. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Ultrasonographer I would be required to: 

• Perform various Ultrasound procedures and examinations on clients and process results from the procedures.
• Ensure that the Ultrasound room is prepared for the daily examinations.
• Register clients and manage client flow and work schedules.
• Ensure that the clients are properly prepared as well as fully aware of the processes involved in the examination.
• Prepare Technical reports for presentation to the Reporting Radiologist.
• Resolve queries from various departments, wards and clients.
• Assist in the training of Interns (College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT)
• Perform other related duties as directed by the appropriate organisational relationships.

7.  KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•   Well-developed knowledge of Ultrasound procedures, techniques, practices and principles.
•   Sound comprehension, analytic ability, communication and interpersonal skills.
•   The ability to persuade peers, supervisors and subordinates to follow the desired courses of action.
•   Working knowledge of the institutional regulatory and government framework in which the above functions are   performed. 

8.  MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

•  First Degree or Associate Degree from a recognised University OR
•  Certificate of Completion of studies in Ultrasound, Sonographical Sciences, or specialized field
•  Two (2) years supervisory experience in a similar or related job function.
•  Associate Membership or Registration with the American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers would be of  benefit.
•  Any other combination of training or experience.

9.  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not applicable.

10.  COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIP

Internal:

•    Ultrasonographer II
•    Radiographer II
•    Other members of the Radiology Department 

External:

•    Public
•    Other Regional Health Authorities