Radiographer, Radiography at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Ensure adequate and correct information is given to patients regarding procedures.
• Identify patients correctly using the stipulated policy for patients’ identification before start of procedure.
• Ensure all safety measures are in place to eliminate any risk of fall by patient’s e.g. by using straps.
• Ensure safety for the patients and the machine through adequate preparation of patients and daily equipment quality performance check.
• Monitor the patients’ condition all through the procedure.
• Liaise with doctors and other medical staff to clarify ambiguous radiology requests to prevent service anomalies.
• Perform high quality radiological examinations as per stipulated policy and procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure that all exams done are sent to PACS for reporting.
• Ensure that all the Radiation safety measures are put in place to protect the patient staff and the public from unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation.
• Provide hands on training and keep training records for other Radiographers assigned to him/her for training.
• Document and report all the faults on the machines to recommended authorities.
• Embrace modern technology, techniques and skills in providing radiological services through continuous trainings.
• Ensure compliance with infection control practices through:
  • Ensuring adequate supply of hand washing soaps and hand sanitizing gels and dispensers.
  • Ensuring hands are washed/sanitized before and after every procedure.
  • Observing stipulated guidelines when handling infectious patients e.g. use of masks, to avoid cross-infection
• Should always be around during maintenance services and ensure that the machine is handed over in a good working condition after the service.
• Ensure proper and accurate records of, environment and downtime of radiological equipment.
• Ensure timely availability of images to facilitate timely reporting and dispatch of reports.
• Ensure that the correct billing is carried out to avoid revenue loss for those urgent exams done before billing by returning request cards to Front office desk.
• Participate in relevant hospital and departmental quality initiatives by attending trainings, assisting in implementation and ensuring compliance.
• Perform any other duties within the professional circuit as may be assigned from time to time.
• Provide periodic reports as and when required.

 Requirements:

• Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or Equivalent.
• Registration with Radiation Protection Board of Kenya
• Basic Life Support
• Minimum of 1 years work experience in a busy and established Radiology department.
• Excellent communication skills
• Good customer service skill
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Good computer skills
•   Culturally sensitive and empathetic towards patients of all ages.