Radiographer - Nyahururu at Pearl Healthcare

Overall Job Function:

To assist Consultant Radiologists and other doctors assess and diagnose patients for a variety of injuries and diseases. The Radiographer/Sonographer will strengthen delivery of radio-diagnostic services in Pearl Imaging. The Sonographer will directly report to the Consultant Radiologist.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• To provide quality diagnostic services using the most appropriate radiographic techniques and equipment
• To market to stakeholders the wide range of radio-diagnostic services offered by Pearl Imaging
• To assist the Consultant Radiologist in performing radio-diagnostic procedures
• To maintain equipment in the radiology department, and follow closely all the safety precautions necessary
• To prepare patients appropriately including safe positioning for radio-diagnostic services in order to get the most accurate images
• To implement quality assurance measures for diagnostic services
• To maintain patient records, improve documentation and reporting of radio-diagnostic activities
• To perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences or Ultrasound or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Higher Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences (Ultra Sound) is an added advantage
• Must be registered and licensed by the Radiation Protection Board of Kenya
• Minimum 1 year working experience in a busy medical institution
• Excellent knowledge of techniques in general and specialized radio-diagnostics
• Excellent computer skills in Hospital Information Systems, Radiology Information System (RIS)
• Ability and experience to market radio-diagnostic services
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages for report writing and presentation