Radiographer

Role Overview

Radiographer at NMC Healthcare. Responsible for providing patient care and performing general radiography procedures independently or under the supervision of senior radiographers, analysing output for diagnostic evaluation, and reporting to supervisor as needed.

Role Purpose

To produce high-quality diagnostic radiographic images using X-ray, angiography, and fluoroscopy equipment. To assist in the diagnosis of injuries and diseases, contribute to treatment plan establishment, and support intervention procedures under physician direction.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Radiography

• Perform all general radiography procedures in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Apply detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology to produce images of high diagnostic quality.
• Perform other related radiography (special) procedures as required.
• Evaluate images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness, and advise other staff when required.
• Forward images to Radiologist for review and reporting.
• Provide advice to medical and technical staff on appropriate techniques and imagery interventions.
• Input radiological images onto the Hospital PACS system.
• Ensure safe and competent use of all radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department.

Patient and Staff Communication

• Deal with patients and clinical staff initial enquiries and relay to clinical staff where necessary.
• Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status.

Records and Documentation

• Practice proper entries and records into Hospital Information System.
• Maintain records for ordering and replenishments.

Quality and Safety

• Promote and maintain quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place.
• Conduct method evaluation and development as per standard policies and procedures.
• Comply with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Comply with applicable precautions for environmental safety and infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infections.
• Ensure that safety procedures and quality assurance tests are maintained within all sections.
• Comply with and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed.
• Report any incidents and equipment faults to senior staff in a timely manner.
• Report shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience.

Environment and Equipment Maintenance

• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment, including restocking of supplies for subsequent use and equipment cleaning.
• Comply with Waste management procedures and policies; Reduce, Reuse and Recycle waste as much as possible.

Occupational Safety and Health Management

• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply with those requirements.
• Notify OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assist with the preparation of risk assessments and incident reports.
• Attend applicable OSH and Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs.
• Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Not wilfully or recklessly endanger anyone's health and safety.
• Participate in OSHMS audits and inspections, ensuring standards are maintained.

Education and Professional Development

• Participate in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses on the safe and secure handling of equipment, including teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations.
• Participate in department programs and committees, various hospital committees, and staff meetings when requested.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or online education sessions.
• Complete and maintain all regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.

General

• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid DOH License or Pass Result as Radiography Technologist.
• Valid Dataflow or Primary Source Verification (PSV) Report.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university in Radiography, Radiology Technology, or Medical/Diagnostic Imaging program.
• Two years of experience post qualification in a multimodality site or facility including OR, trauma, etc.
• Valid home country registration as radiographer.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication skills in English; Spoken Arabic is advantageous but not essential.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure.
• Adaptability and good time management skills.
• Confidence in dealing with stressful situations.
• The ability to apply technical skills, together with demonstrable knowledge of and interest in sciences, such as anatomy, physiology and physics.

Additional Information

• Availability to join with 30 days' notice.