Locum Radiographer
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Job summary
To carry out radiographic imaging for diagnosis treatment and management of patients, carried out with utmost transparency, professionalism and duty of care.
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience Level:
Entry level
Experience Length:
2 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 9 to 5
Job descriptions & requirements
DUTY STATION: Lifelink Hospital, Lifelink Medical Centre DEPARTMENT: Radiology
POSITION: Radiographer
REPORTS TO: Head of Radiology
INTERFACES WITH: Clinical Coordinator, General Manager, Finance Manager
OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
To carry out radiographic imaging for diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients, carried out with utmost transparency, professionalism, and duty of care.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Radiography from a recognized university.
- A postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in a reputable institution
- Must be registered with the Allied Health Profession Council and possess a valid practicing license
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Excellent Verbal and Written Skills
- Good leadership skills
- Problem-solving skills
- extensive medical knowledge
- be able to use specialized medical equipment and computer software
- Excellent organizational skills required
- Ability to perform well under pressure and work under minimum supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills using the teamwork concept
- Careful and analytical approach to work
- Detail-oriented
- Sympathetic, empathetic, supportive, and professional approach to patients
- Possess physical stamina
- Able to prioritize and learn independently.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Positioning patients safely for examinations and, if necessary, adapting standard techniques, depending on medical conditions associated with disability, illness, or trauma;
- Recording imaging identification and patient documentation quickly and accurately, and observing protocols to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality;
- Learning new techniques and technologies as required by professional bodies and participating in annual appraisal programs;
- Performing necessary administrative tasks, when required;
- Understanding and observing health and safety at work and welfare issues, including ionizing radiation regulations, to protect yourself and others;
- Undertaking quality control checks on X-rays and associated equipment, and contributing to quality assurance and audit initiatives;
- Ensuring that equipment is regularly checked for malfunctions and any faults are reported;
- Reporting incidents of injury to yourself or others according to departmental procedures;
- Assessing patients and their clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic techniques;
- Performing a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images;
- Observing and maintaining contact with patients during their waiting, examination, and post-examination stay in the department.
- Assisting in more complex radiological examinations under the supervision of a radiologist and senior staff
- Working effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that an efficient service is provided to patients, for example, by sharing specialist knowledge and expertise;
- Using initiative to prioritize, deliver, and time-manage workload effectively and, when appropriate, assisting senior staff to plan efficient control of workflow patterns within the department;
- Providing support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs
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