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Job summary
This position is responsible for performing diagnostic sonographic imaging through the application of non-ionizing, high frequency sound waves for patients of all ages and maintaining safety at all times.
Primary duties and responsibilities
- Performs ultrasound studies (i.e., obstetrical, abdominal, retroperitoneal, paediatric and vascular)
- Consults with physician regarding patients medical history and the selection of appropriate procedures and equipment required for proper diagnosis
- Prepares patient for exam and explains the procedure
- Performs ultrasound exam, maintains appropriate records and completes financial information for each study
- Assists radiologists with invasive exams and related procedures requiring sterile technique
- Performs checks on ultrasound equipment to ensure proper functioning of equipment and notifies clinical engineers of any equipment malfunctions
- Ensures that exam rooms are adequately supplied with linen and related medical supplies
- Schedules emergency patients for diagnostic ultrasound procedures
- Monitors all appointments scheduled for ultrasound exams
- Assists with clinical instruction of ultrasound students and residents
- Assists in new investigational techniques, procedures and equipment
Experience requirements
- A and B. Minimum of two (2) years post graduate experience in ultrasound in an acute care hospital, including doppler, obstetrics/gynecology and abdominal sonography (of which at least two (2) years experience is as a senior ultrasound radiographer in an acute care hospital) is required
- C. Minimum of four (4) years post graduate experience in ultrasound in an acute care hospital, including doppler, obstetrics/gynecology and abdominal sonography
- Ability to identify and resolve problems using critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Strong attention to detail to interpret clinical data for the establishment and implementation of appropriate patient treatment
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to speak and write in English is required
- Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred
Education requirements
- Bachelors degree in Radiography plus a program certificate in Sonography (minimum one (1) year syllabus)
- Bachelors degree in Sonography accredited program (minimum three (3) year syllabus
- Associates degree in Sonography (minimum two (2) year syllabus) and registered with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists, the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologist, UK-HPC, Australian Sonographer accreditation Registry, Ireland Department of Health and Children, New Zealand Australian Society for ultrasound in Medicine, South African Health Professional Council (as Radiographer)
- Current national license is required
- Masters degree in Medical Imaging or relevant clinical field is preferred (will reduce one (1) year from the required years of experience
Benefits:
Salary:Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) provides one of the best, most generous, Tax-free and competitive salaries in the sector and across the UAE.
Housing:Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) provides a generous housing allowance.
Airfare:The airfare allowance policy provides sponsored caregivers with an annual airfare for the caregiver, where applicable, their spouse and up to 2 children to the age of 18 years. This allowance will be a fixed amount based on the Caregivers home country, age of dependent and paid monthly.
Dependant Education Assistance:Dependant education assistance will be provided for up to three children from the age of 3 18 years, up to AED 32,200 per child per annum for schooling in Abu Dhabi.
Relocation Ticket:Employee and eligible dependants (spouse and up to 3 children under the age 18), relocating to Abu Dhabi will be provided with economy air ticket from current location to Abu Dhabi.
One time Settling in Allowance:Employee will receive a onetime Settling-in Allowance of approximately 70% of one-month gross salary. The Settling-in Allowance will be paid with the first full months salary to defray the cost of furnishing accommodation and miscellaneous expenses incurred in relocating to the UAE.
Annual Leave:All caregivers will be eligible to 25 working days annual leave every calendar year.
Leave and Holidays
- Sick Leave:15 calendar days at full pay, 30 calendar days at half pay
- Public Holidays:The public holidays observed by CCAD will be in accordance with the announcement made by the Abu Dhabi Government (usually 10 days per annum).
- Maternity Leave: 90 calendar days full pay for female married caregivers
- Paternity Leave:5 days full pay for married caregivers
Health Insurance:Caregiversand eligible dependants (spouse and up to 3 children under the age 18) who reside in the UAE and have valid residency visas will be covered under the Cleveland Clinic Health insurance plan. Health Insurance covers dental and optical.
Life Insurance:Caregivers are provided life insurance at no cost.
Repatriation:At conclusion of assignment, flight paid for caregiver and eligible dependants, as per your organizational level, to return home. All Caregivers who have completed one (1) year or more of continuous service are entitled to repatriation benefits in relation to the shipment of their personal effects (including insurance) from Abu Dhabi to their country of citizenship. All shipment requirements will be handled by CCADs authorized shipping vendors.
End of Service Benefit:Caregivers will be eligible for an End of Service Benefit payable upon completion of one or more years of service at the time of leaving CCAD. This is calculated as one-month basic salary (approximately 50% of monthly gross salary) for each year of service.
Additional Benefits
- CCAD will cover the cost of Residence Visa for caregiver and eligible sponsored dependants
- Based on the caregivers competency and in line with organizational needs, learning and development initiatives will be provided by CCAD.
- Corporate Discount at over 100+ UAE Restaurants, Hotels and Shops for health care workers.
- Free and exclusive access to the first-class facilities and classes at LAYAQA (CCADs gym).
- Cafeteria at the Hospital campus with a wide variety of cuisine options.
- Employee Assistance Programme and many wellbeing initiatives.
