Radiology Nurse at AAR Hospital

 Job Purpose: 

The role exists to ensure patient safety, comfort, and clinical support throughout the imaging process, while facilitating effective collaboration between nursing staff, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Patient assessment and preparation: Conduct thorough reviews of patient medical histories, evaluate readiness for radiology procedures, obtain informed consent, and ensure patients are physically and emotionally prepared for imaging or interventional procedures.
• Procedure assistance: Provide direct clinical support to radiologists and technologists during procedures, including administering medications or contrast agents, monitoring patient status, and responding promptly to any changes in condition.
• Post-procedure care: Monitor patients closely for potential complications, deliver appropriate recovery support, and provide clear discharge instructions to promote safe recovery and adherence to follow-up care.
• Clinical safety: Maintain strict compliance with radiation safety protocols, infection control measures, and hospital policies to safeguard both patients and staff.
• Documentation: Accurately record patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in hospital systems, ensuring complete and reliable medical records that support continuity of care.
• Collaboration: Work in close partnership with radiologists, physicians, and fellow nursing staff to deliver coordinated, multidisciplinary care that enhances patient outcomes and departmental efficiency.
• Emergency preparedness: Ensure the radiology department is equipped and ready to respond to medical emergencies, including maintaining emergency supplies, practicing rapid response protocols, and participating in hospital-wide drills to guarantee patient safety in critical situations.

NB: Any other duties as may be delegated by the Supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications

 Education

• Diploma from an accredited School of Nursing KRCHN

Professional Qualification

• Updated BLS/ACLS certificate

Membership

• Current annual nurse practice license issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya

Job Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience post registration by the Nursing Council

Key Competencies – Skills/ Knowledge/ Aptitude

• Patient-centered care and empathy
• Clinical judgment, critical thinking and prioritization
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management and multi-tasking
• Accurate documentation and reporting
• Adherence to infection prevention and safety protocols
• Counselling Skills