Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Ho...

Responsibilities or duties

Conduct effective ultrasound procedures within the approved policies and procedures

Ensure adequate and correct information is given to patients regarding procedures

Ensure adequate and correct information is given to patients regarding procedures;

Ensure safety of patients and machines through adequate preparation of patients;

Monitor the patients’ condition all through the procedure;

Ensure proper and accurate records of procedures volumes, environment and downtime.

Ensure timely availability of images to facilitate timely reporting and dispatch of reports.

Document and report all the faults on the machines to recommended authorities;

Oversee maintenance services and ensure that machines are handed over in a good working condition after the service;

Participate in preparation and implementation of quality initiatives aimed at improving overall of departmental services;

Provide period reports as and when required;

Report images promptly

Ensure that all images are available in PACS

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Higher Diploma in in Medical Imaging Science

Degree/ Diploma in Medical Imaging Science

Valid registration with SORK (Society of Radiography-Kenya).

License with Radiation Protection Board.

Basic Life Support

Experience needed

Minimum of 2 years work experience in a busy and established Radiology department.

• Conduct effective ultrasound procedures within the approved policies and procedures
• Ensure adequate and correct information is given to patients regarding procedures
• Ensure safety of patients and machines through adequate preparation of patients;
• Monitor the patients’ condition all through the procedure;
• Ensure proper and accurate records of procedures volumes, environment and downtime.
• Ensure timely availability of images to facilitate timely reporting and dispatch of reports.
• Document and report all the faults on the machines to recommended authorities;
• Oversee maintenance services and ensure that machines are handed over in a good working condition after the service;
• Participate in preparation and implementation of quality initiatives aimed at improving overall of departmental services;
• Provide period reports as and when required;
• Report images promptly
• Ensure that all images are available in PACS

• Basic Life Support

• Higher Diploma in in Medical Imaging Science
• Degree/ Diploma in Medical Imaging Science
• Valid registration with SORK (Society of Radiography-Kenya).
• License with Radiation Protection Board.