Radiographer at Avenue Healthcare

Job Objective/Purpose

Perform diagnostic imaging procedures in line with the hospital policies and procedures

Key Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Processing and printing of quality and appropriate images to assist in diagnosis.
• Administer contrast media under the direction of the radiologist.
• Ensuring availability and optimum utilization of consumables for cost effectiveness.
• Producing timely and accurate results in line with Imaging SOPs.
• To ensure real time billing of all procedures has been done before they are carried out.
• Accurate identification and preparation of the client prior to imaging procedures.
• Counseling of patients and next of kin about the procedure and obtain consent.
• To provide high quality care and services and maintaining the professional ethics.
• Ensure radiation safety within the facility for both staff and patients.
• Adhere to Infection Prevention Control measures per the hospital policies.
• Performs calibration, standardization and routine preventive maintenance on imaging equipment per the established procedures and protocols.
• Safeguard and provide basic maintenance and safety of imaging equipment in the facility.
• Report daily to the Radiology Manager on the status and usage of radiology equipment, and radiology supplies.
• Track and report equipment downtime.
• Track and report equipment usage.
• Daily monitoring of stock levels to ensure no stock outs and provide feedback to the Radiology Manager for new orders.
• Maintain imaging records, ensure filing of patient records and tests results to comply with the legislative regulations.
• Tracking and check patient images and correct reports from the radiologists.
• Ensure daily shift handover report.
• Advice on appropriate and/or additional imaging procedure to aide in diagnosis.
• Active participation in monthly departmental meetings.
• Maintaining the patient’s privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.

Personal Specifications

• Diploma/Bachelors degree in Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences or any other related field.
• Registration with the Kenya Nuclear Radiation Authority and Protection Board as well as BLS Certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Imaging skills including X-ray, MRI, Ultrasound and CT Scan.
• Knowledge of radiation safety standards and Quality Management systems related to Radiography.
• Attention to detail and good report writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal, team player, reliable and customer focused.