Radiographer

Job Description

• 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 obtain patient consent prior to diagnostic imaging to fulfill legal requirements.
• Carry out conventional & specials procedures e.g HSG, RUG, Barium etc.
• Operate CT scanners, MRI, X-rays, machines etc. to obtain radiographic images of patient.
• 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 that all names of conducted studies are move to work area.
• Ensure that all acquired images are uploaded onto the viewing platform.
• 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 PACS.
• 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.

Requirements

• First Degree in Radiography
• A license to practice Radiography.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar job role
• Candidate must be able to carry out specials procedures.
• Observes confidentiality both with patient information and co-workers.
• Ability to connect with several types of patients.
• Attention to detail and skill in proper patient identification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, and compassion.