SONOGRAPHER,DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES at KPJ Healthcare · Location…

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Sonographer performs high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations to support accurate clinical diagnosis and patient management. The role requires competency across multiple ultrasound specialties, adherence to safety and infection control standards, and effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals. The Senior Sonographer additionally exercises independent clinical judgement, supervises junior staff, ensures operational efficiency, and upholds advanced quality and safety standards in accordance with KPJ policies, Act 304, and BSRP 2010.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Perform a full range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations (abdomen, pelvis, obstetrics, small parts, breast, thyroid, vascular, musculoskeletal) according to approved protocols and physician requests, ensuring high diagnostic quality.

• Produce, evaluate, and submit sonographic images with accurate labelling, documentation, and prompt forwarding to radiologists for reporting.

• Prepare, assess, and educate patients by obtaining relevant history, explaining procedures, ensuring comfort and privacy, and providing safe patient handling throughout the examination.

• Identify abnormal or urgent findings and escalate promptly to the radiologist or consultant for immediate attention.

• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment through daily checks, proper handling, minor troubleshooting, and timely escalation of technical issues to Biomedical Engineering or vendors.

• Ensure strict infection prevention and control for all ultrasound rooms, probes, gel warmers, and related patient-contact equipment.

• Plan and manage workflow and scheduling to ensure efficient patient movement, reduced waiting time, and smooth daily operations within the ultrasound unit.

• Document and charge ultrasound procedures accurately, including consumables used, ensuring completeness for both routine and on-call cases.

• Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless, patient-centred care and safe clinical operations.

• Support and guide junior sonographers, radiographers, and students, ensuring proper technique, adherence to protocols, and professional conduct.

Senior Sonographer to perform and supervise complex or specialised ultrasound cases, exercise independent clinical judgement, coordinate workload distribution, and mentor junior staff as part of senior responsibilities.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• ​Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by immediate superior or hospital management JOB REQUIREMENT

• Minimum a Diploma in Medical Imaging or equivalent with Advance Diploma in Medical Ultrasonography.

• Registered under Act 304 and Allied Health Professions Act 774.