Radiographer needed at Echolab Radiology and Laboratory Services

Responsibilities

• Preparing examination rooms for patient examinations.
• Positioning patients and equipment, explaining the procedures, and ensuring patients’ comfort.
• Interact with patients to offer them psychological support and reassurance.
• Set accurate radiation levels in accordance with established standards, and also obtain patient consent prior to diagnostic imaging to fulfill legal requirements.
• Operate CT scanners, MRI, X-rays, machines etc. to obtain radiographic images of patients.
• Evaluate patient condition prior to radiotherapy to determine the suitable radiographic technique for treatment.
• Accurately performs diagnostic imaging to obtain clear, usable images.
• Inserting commands and data into the computer to document and specify the scan sequences and monitoring the video display to adjust the density or contrast.
• Monitor patients during examinations, ensuring their safety, and following procedures to prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation.
• Ensure compliance with established safety regulations and procedures when operating radiation equipment in order to prevent ill-exposure to ionizing radiation.
• Producing diagnostic images, reporting important information to the Physician, and updating patients’ records on LMS
• Follow all radiology health and safety rules and report any possible hazards to the Radiologist and Branch Operations Manager
• Keep and / or retrieve departmental copies of patient test reports.
• Keeps the Branch Operations Manager and Radiologist informed about malfunctioning of any equipment in the department.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.sc in Radiography
• 3 – 5 years experience
• Candidate must have a valid practicing licence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, and compassion.
• Candidate must be skilled in HSG, MRI CT & X-rays.