Sonographer- Full time & Part time positions

at  Affidea Ireland

The Affidea Group is one of the most successful European healthcare diagnostics imaging companies. We have 400 staff within our Irish clinics, where the business operates diagnostic imaging and minor injuries centre’s around the country, offering a broad range of cutting-edge imaging technology and healthcare services to the public, insurers, employers and other organisations.
We are now seeking experienced Sonographers for full time and part time positions across our Limerick & Cork services

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or recognized equivalent
• Valid CORU registration
• MSc in Diagnostic Ultrasound desirable but no essential

EXPERIENCE

• 4-6+ years Post graduation qualification in Ultrasound

• Responsible for the independent operation of ultrasound equipment and performing diagnostic examinations using ultrasound
• Responsible for daily operations of the ultrasound list, patient schedule, and quality assessment (QA).
• Oversee equipment maintenance schedules, reporting of equipment failures and keeping records of same
• Maintain a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are followed and maintained.
• Apply cognitive ultrasound skills to identify and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical and pathological variants.
• Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
• Analyse ultrasound images, correlate sonographic information and medical history and communicate finding to reporting radiologists via RIS using sonographers’ findings forms.
• Coordinate work schedule with US Clinical Specialist/Clinical Lead and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
• Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in their care
• Maintain and update Radiology Information Systems.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.