MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHER

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:                           Medical Radiographer

REPORTS TO:                     Radiologist.

Department:                      Imaging.                               

POSITION SUMMARY:  Justify and perform radiographic examinations providing direct care and a high-quality diagnostic imaging service in order to assist in the management of patients referred from clinicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Clinical

• To work within radiation protection guidelines in accordance with the local rules and
• 2000 Ionizing Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IR(ME)R) to ensure that the correct patient receives the correct x-ray examination with the minimum radiation dose.
• Act independently in the assessment of referrals for x-ray examinations, taking full responsibility for the justification of general x-ray examinations in order to reduce unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure of the patient in accordance with IR(ME)R, following appropriate induction and assessment.
• Maintain a high level of expertise in the safe operation of x-ray equipment and manage faults effectively.
• Provide professional opinion to clinicians on the nature of a diagnostic image either verbally or orally.
• Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.
• Prioritize workload depending on the severity of the patients’ condition and direct impact on their management.
• Liaise with fellow healthcare workers and referring clinicians to provide a high-quality imaging service to patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records by input of accurate information.
• Work independently when providing a standby / on call service to patients requiring urgent imaging due to acute trauma or illness.
• Undertakes aftercare of patients following injection of contrast media with respect to intravenous cannulation removal and awareness of possible adverse reactions. e.g, Nausea, anaphylaxis, etc.
• Be actively involved in the training and assessment of student radiographers on clinical placement, providing direct supervision at all times. Maintain the required knowledge and skills to provide effective training, keeping up to date with current advances in technology and diagnostic techniques.
• Delegate appropriately and supervise health care support workers to achieve the desired quality of patient care.

Educational.

• Participates in mandatory trainings and actively pursue continuous professional development, keeping an up-to-date personal record.
• Keep up to date in new imagery techniques, technology and departmental policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Radiologist.

Skills and abilities.

• Prior to the exposure of x-ray radiation, continuously using a high degree of accuracy, manipulate and position all patients providing immobilization when required.
• Have the expertise to safely handle and operate highly specialized high voltage, expensive and heavy machines/equipments.
• Be able to work at speed using dexterity and precision while performing radiographs on critically injured patients often prior to emergency surgery.
• Provide information by explanation of complex procedures, listening to the patients’ requirements to encourage compliance with the imagery process.
• For all imagery examinations, radiographers must use and handle the following equipments, machinery and computer systems.
• Computed Tomography (CT)Scan machine.
• Ceiling suspended general x-ray tubes, floor to ceiling track x-ray tubes, rise and fall x-ray

tables, floating top tables, erect and supine buck assemblies and operator consoles.

• Computed Radiography (CR) readers -image manipulation, processing and storage software.
• Film Processors.
• Mammography Machine.
• Direct Digital Radiography (Electronic Image post processing/ storage and retrieval)
• Possesses keyboard skills for the entry of data into the RIS, PACS and CR.
• Use of software programs such as Micro soft word to create documents and tables foe quality assurance and audit.
• Access the Internet and Trust Intranet for personal and professional development.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Radiography
• Minimum of two years post qualification Radiography experience across relevant modalities.
• Experience working as part of a Radiography team, and multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• Communication skills of persuasion, explanation and gaining consent.
• Flexible approach to work and working hours.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible patient records.
• IT skills and information governance awareness.
• To work unsupervised as well as working as part of a team.

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

Send your cv  to nuvie@bchs.com.ng