Cardiac Sonographer

Qualifications & Experience

Academic Qualifications:

Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery (for Clinical Officers) or Diploma in Medical Imaging (Radiology Technologists) or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Certification:

Preceptorship / Certificate / Higher Diploma in Cardiac Sonography.

BLS; ACLS preferred.

Licensing / Memberships:

Clinical Officers Council of Kenya or Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA) for radiologists.

Experience :

Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in Cardiac Echo and other Diagnostics.

Skills & Competencies

Strong multi-tasking, time management, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to learn and implement new procedures independently.

Track record of integrity and accountability.

Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Self-motivated, able to work under minimal supervision.

Commitment to God’s work and improving community health.

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 lesions, hemodynamic significance, and pathology.

Recognize abnormal findings requiring urgent review; inform interpreting physicians of significant changes.

Respond to emergency exams in ICUs, wards, ER, catheterization labs, and operating rooms.

Operate ultrasound systems and assist during dobutamine/stress echocardiography; perform contrast studies.

Prepare written impressions and preliminary reports for adults and pediatric patients.

Process and submit final data in electronic reporting tools; guide patients for follow-up or treatments.

Place EKG leads accurately for cardiac monitoring.