Radiographer
Job Summary
Vacancy For a Radiographer
- Minimum Qualification: Degree
- Experience Level: Entry level
- Experience Length: 1 year
Job Description/Requirements
- Inspect diagnostic equipment to ensure they are functional and operate efficiently
- Assist oncologists and physicians during complex Radiological examinations
- Operate complex medical instruments such as X-ray machines, MRI machines, CT scanners, Ultrasound, and several other imaging devices
- Collaborate with oncologists and physicians to plan treatment for cancer patients
- Direct and supervise the activities of radiography assistants and trainee radiographers
- Evaluate patients’ medical condition and history to determine most suitable radiographic technique for diagnosis
- Interact with patients to offer them psychological support and address their concerns regarding an imaging procedure
- Adjust diagnostic equipment to deliver accurate amount of radiation to patients
- Correctly position patients prior to X-ray imaging in order to obtain high quality films
- Use portable devices to conduct diagnostic scans on patients who can’t move to the radiology unit.
- Maintain proper records of patient details ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information
- Follow up on patients after treatment to track the progress of recovery and ensure patients show no signs of radiation side effect
- Explain to patients and their family the details of a procedure and ways to manage possible side effects
- Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to ionizing radiation