RADIOLOGIST

                                                                           JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:                           Radiologist.

REPORTS TO:                     Managing Director (MD)             

POSITION SUMMARY:  Radiologists are physicians who are trained in executing and interpreting medical images, such as X-rays, CT scans, Ultrasounds and MRI’s. They use their findings to diagnose illnesses and, in some cases, treat patients using medical radiation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Clinical

• Supervise Intern Radiographers, nurses and Radiology Staffs.
• Schedule examinations and assign Radiology Personnel.
• Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop Radiology staffs.
• Implement protocols in areas such as drugs, resuscitation, emergencies and infection control.
• Provide advice on types and quantities of Radiology equipment needed to maintain facilities.
• Participate in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error in high.
• Establish or enforce standards for protection of patients and personnel.
• Administer or maintain conscious sedation during and after procedures.
• Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
• Interpret images using computer aided detection or diagnosis systems.
• Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pains, over sedation and bleeding.
• Prepare a comprehensive interpretation report of findings.
• Obtain patients histories from electronic records, patients’ interviews, dedicated reports or by communicating with referring clinicians.
• Conducts physical examinations to inform decisions about appropriate procedures.
• Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
• Instruct Radiologist staffs in desired techniques, positions or projections.
• Evaluate medical information to determine patients risk factors, such as allergies to contrast agents, or to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of procedures.
• Document the performance, interpretation or outcomes of all procedures performed.
• Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.
• Coordinate radio logical services with other medical activities.
• Provide Counseling to radio-logic patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits or alternative benefits.
• Communicate examinations results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients or families.
• Perform intervention procedures such as image- guided biopsy, percutaneous transmittal angioplasty, trans-hepatic biliary drainage, and nephropathy catheter placement.
• There will be 25percent commission on all intervention procedures.
• Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Computer Tomography, (CT), Mammography or Ultrasound.

Managerial:

• The Radiologist must be able to exercise a personal sense of responsibility and make decisions in complex and difficulty circumstances Imaging in A/E theatre during a multiple trauma situation.
• Must be able to participate in ongoing departmental audit and quality assurance programs, which may lead to proposals of change to current working practices.
• Must be able to delegate appropriately and supervise Health Care Support Workers to achieve the desired quality of patient care.
• Must be able to comply and contribute to implementation of departmental and professional policies and procedures such as:
• Professional code of conduct.
• Health and Safety including risk assessment and control of substances.
• Hazardous to health (COSHH) regulations, fire regulations, infection control and clinical.
• Effectiveness moving and handling of training and cardiac pulmonary resuscitation training updates.
• Divisional policies regarding NO SMOKING Policy, Grievance procedure and Disciplinary Procedures.
• Quality Assurance Programs.

Educational:

• Must be able to participate in mandatory training and actively pursue a continuous professional development program and keeping an up-to-date personal record of these programs.
• Keeping up to date in new image techniques, technology and departmental policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Membership or Fellowship or Board Certification in Radiology (Certification in Radiology (with or without sub speciality like MRI, CT scan, etc.
• Excellent Communication and patient management skills.
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills. ‘
• Team Player.
• Good Time – management skills.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• A medical degree and completion of the Medical Licensing Examinations.
• Flexible approach to work and working hours.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate passion and empathy.
• Interpretive and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible patient records.
• IT skills and information governance awareness.

The above listed essential functions and qualifications are not all inclusive as changes and/or other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Please send your CVs to nuvie@bchs.com.ng