Senior Radiographer (General)-General Radiology

Role Overview

Senior Radiographer (General) - General Radiology at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC).

Role Purpose

Independently perform general radiography imagery procedures, analyze output, supervise junior staff, and ensure safe, competent use of radiology equipment to deliver high-quality diagnostic images in compliance with departmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Procedures

• Independently perform all general radiography imagery procedures.
• Perform all MRI procedures in accordance with department policies, procedures and protocols.
• Evaluate images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness.
• Forward images to the Radiologist for review and reporting.
• Ensure clear images for diagnostic purposes.

Supervision & Guidance

• Oversee and supervise junior staff and ensure their adherence to departmental rules and policies as applied and implemented.
• Direct and monitor all procedures carried out by junior staff under supervision and intervene whenever necessary.
• Provide advice to medical and technical staff on appropriate techniques.

Equipment & Resources Management

• Manage and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for the performance of duties.
• Manage and report shortage of materials to supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary.

Quality & Compliance

• Analyze radiography output and report to supervisor as needed.
• Monitor and develop as necessary quality improvement indicators to ensure continuous quality improvement and compliance with patient care standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Requirements

One of the following must be met

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Radiography, Radiology Technology, or Medical/Diagnostic Imaging program AND two (2) years of experience post qualification in the general radiology field.

OR

• Diploma in Radiology (minimum three (3) years course duration).

OR

• Associate degree in Radiography program (minimum two (2) years course duration).

AND

• Registration/certification or accreditation as a radiographer.
• Current National License.

Professional Experience

One of the following options must be met

Option 1

• Not less than 4 years of postgraduate experience in a multimodality site/facility including OR, Trauma fluoroscopy and general radiology in an acute care hospital (of which not less than 2 years as a senior radiographer in an acute care hospital).
• For UAE Nationals: Not less than 2 years relevant experience in an acute care hospital.

Option 2

• Not less than 6 years postgraduate experience in a multimodality site/facility including OR, Trauma, fluoroscopy and general radiology in an acute care hospital (of which not less than 3 years as a senior radiographer in an acute care hospital).
• For UAE Nationals: Not less than 3 years relevant experience in an acute care hospital.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's in Medical Imaging or relevant clinical MSc in related field (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience).