Job Purpose
The Cardiac Sonographer provides echocardiography services to ensure patients receive high-quality care, in alignment with AGC - Tenwek CTC policies, prevailing regulations, and the mission to honor God through service.
Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks
Patient Care & Communication
Review patient medical records, including history, lab results, and requisition orders.
Obtain and verify clinical information to ensure exam accuracy.
Communicate effectively with patients and families to explain procedures, support health outcomes, and enhance patient experience.
Provide emergency care using basic support protocols until advanced care teams arrive.
Share critical patient information with physicians and clinical teams, highlighting abnormal findings.
Equipment & Facility Management
Request maintenance of echocardiography and electrogram machines; ensure optimal working conditions.
Maintain exam area cleanliness and adequate stock of supplies.
Training & Mentorship
Train and mentor junior staff in basic echocardiography skills.
Compliance & Ethics
Safeguard patient and hospital confidential information.
Display Christ-like character and adhere to Tenwek Hospital moral code and Kenya Clinical Officers' Council regulations.
Maintain legal compliance in clinical practice.
Clinical & Echocardiography-Specific Skills
Perform 2D, color flow, and spectral Doppler echocardiography to evaluate cardiac le