Cath Lab Radiographer at Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting to Cath Lab Nurse Specialist, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and positioning patients for invasive heart procedures. Conduct cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices. Monitor gauges, recorder and video screens of computer system during imaging of cardiovascular system. Prepare reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physicians.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide professional support and advice to patients, radiographers, radiologists, medical staff, nurses and other allied health professionals.
• Assists with the preparation of Medrad power injector for cardiac angiography
• Ensure three principles of radiation protection: Justification, optimization and dose constraints/limits are adhered to.  
• Prepare exam room and equipment to examinations in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions and confirming anticipated service with patients before examination.
• Monitors the patient’s physical condition and ensure their comfort during the procedure; report patient change of status or emergency situations to clinical staff, supervisor and/or cardiologist
• Analyzing technical information and providing a summary of findings for the Cardiologists and other Physicians to make a diagnosis.
• Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment during examinations to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images
• Ensure the safe operation of all equipment, monitor performance, troubleshoot and follow   
• Preventative maintenance programs of department equipment, instruments and tools.
• Recognize problems with test results and/or instrumentation and take appropriate action.
• Understand and adhere to quality assurance standards and quality control procedures. Follow up on quality control problems.

The requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography.
• A certificate in Echocardiography is desirable.
• Minimum Six (6) years of relevant work experience with 2 years of experience in Cath Lab Unit.
• Possess a strong knowledge of diagnostic Cardiac procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs.
• Registered and licensed by the Kenya Nuclear Radiological Authority.
• Members of professional body preferably SORK.
• Basic Life Support training is mandatory.