Vacancy: Medical Radiographer

Job Title:  Medical Radiographer

Company Name: Avon Medical Practice

Department:  Diagnostic

Reports to: Consultant Radiologist

Supervising: Consultant Radiologist

Location:  Hospital

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A Medical radiographer, also known as a radiologic technologist, is required to take x-rays or use other imaging equipment to get a clear image of parts of a patient’s body.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for explaining proper imaging procedures to patients, positioning patients correctly, and producing x-rays or other images for a doctor to be able to make an accurate diagnosis and outline proper treatment plan for the patient.
• To administer radiologic procedures with as much care as possible in order to prevent overexposure to radiation, both for the patient and the radiologist.
• Must communicate effectively with both patients and doctors.
• Responsible for preparing and safely positioning patients in order to get the most accurate images.
• Assist the radiologist with advanced preparation and testing to administrative tasks, such as organizing work  schedules and maintaining patient records.
• Assist physicians with data images designed to identify pathologies with internal organs using noninvasive  sound waves.
• Ensuring equipment is maintained and used safely.
• Must exercise understanding, patience and empathy in order to calm patients and carry out all necessary scans    and X-rays.
• Ability to communicate with people of all ages and react quickly in emergencies is essential.
• To work across different areas of the hospital, including wards and operating theatres.
• Maintain a good rapport with patients of all ages, each of whom may present with a different illness and severity of condition.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI’s)

• To keep up with changes in the field as modern technology gets more and more sophisticated to improve their  ability to work with cutting-edge medical equipment.
• Understand the different techniques used include  in radiography to produce clear images needed for diagnosis.
• Demonstrate the required knowledge and training to deal with a huge range of conditions and injuries.
• Have and display a good understanding of the HMO’s business.
• To drive and makes the diagnostic unit a profit-oriented business unit.

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

• knowledgeable about human anatomy
• Ability to produce high-quality images of the human body.
• Must be conversant with the use of X-rays, fluoroscopy and nuclear dyes
• Ability to communicate effectively

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a university degree in Medical Radiography
• Radiography certification
• Postgraduate in a similar field will be an added advantage
• 0-3 years’ experience