Sonographer
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Purpose of Role
Perform high‑quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations, producing images that aid physicians in diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions across a range of patient populations.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Preparation & Care – Verify patient identity, explain procedures, obtain informed consent, and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the exam.
Equipment Operation – Select appropriate transducers, adjust machine settings, and operate ultrasound equipment to capture optimal images of organs, tissues, and blood flow.
Image Acquisition – Conduct scans of abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, vascular, cardiac, musculoskeletal, and small‑parts structures, following standardized protocols and adjusting technique for patient size, age, and pathology.
Image Analysis & Documentation – Review images for diagnostic quality, annotate findings, measure structures, and prepare preliminary reports for radiologists or referring clinicians.
Quality Assurance – Perform daily equipment checks, calibrate devices, and maintain records of maintenance and service to ensure compliance with safety and accreditation standards.
Patient Safety & Infection Control – Adhere to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles, use protective barriers, and follow hand‑hygiene and disinfection protocols for transducers and work areas.
Collaboration & Communication – Work closely with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff to discuss findings, answer clinical questions, and assist with interventional ultrasound procedures (e.g., biopsies, drainages).
Record Keeping & PACS Management – Enter patient data, upload images to Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), and ensure accurate, timely documentation in electronic health records (EHR).
Education & Training – Mentor new sonographers, radiology students, and technologists; stay current with advances in ultrasound technology and participate in continuing education and certification maintenance.
Regulatory Compliance – Follow hospital policies, HIPAA privacy rules, and relevant local, state, and federal regulations governing diagnostic imaging.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or related field from an accredited program.
Certification: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) by
ARDMS (or equivalent) in at least one specialty (e.g., Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular).
Licensure: State licensure (if required) and current BLS/CPR certification.
Experience: 4–5 years of clinical sonography experience in a hospital setting (preferred).
Technical Skills: Proficiency with ultrasound equipment (e.g., GE, Philips, Siemens), PACS, and EHR systems.
Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, attention to detail, problem‑solving mindset, and ability to work independently under pressure.
Must be a Male, reside around island environs.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualfiied candidates should send their CV / Resume to: hrm.lagos@cedarcresthospitals.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.