Radiographer

Job Description

• Assessing patients and interpreting clinical requirements to determine appropriate     radiographic techniques; 
• Performing a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-         quality images; 
• Observing and maintaining contact with patients during their waiting, examination and post-examination stay in the department; 
• Assisting in more complex radiological examinations under the supervision of a radiologist and senior staff; 
• Working effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that an efficient service is provided to patients, for example by sharing specialist knowledge and expertise; 
• Using initiative to prioritize, deliver and time-manage workload effectively and, when appropriate, assisting senior staff to plan efficient control of work flow patterns within the department; 
• Communicating with patients and others in a clear, respectful and appropriate way; 
• Positioning patients safely for examinations and, if necessary, adapting standard techniques depending on medical conditions associated with disability, illness or trauma; 
• Dealing confidently with difficult situations; 
• Recording imaging identification and patient documentation quickly and accurately and observing protocols to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality; 
• Learning new techniques and technologies as required by professional bodies and participating in annual performance appraisal programmes; 
• Supervising assistant practitioners,  and other staff, and delivering appropriate training; 
• Performing necessary administrative tasks, when required; 
• Understanding and observing health and safety at work and welfare issues, including ionizing radiation regulations, to protect yourself and others; 
• Undertaking quality control checks on X-rays and associated equipment, and contributing to quality assurance and audit initiatives; 
• Ensuring that equipment is regularly checked for malfunctions and any faults are reported to Biomedical and HOD. 
• Reporting incidents of injury to yourself or others according to departmental procedures; 
•  Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and tidiness within the department.
•  Assist Radiologist in procedures and helping with reporting
• Managing PACS and HMS as the need may be
• Maintaining TAT register and department indicators.
•  Arranging the forms for radiologists for reporting
•  Arranging for emergency procedures
•  Ensuring JCIA compliance among Radiographers.
•  Timely delivery of images and form to Doctors for reporting. 
•  Perform and follow quality assurance programs for various RADIOLOGY sub- departments.
• Follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.