Radiographer
Responsibilties
- Positioning patients and equipment, explaining the procedures, and ensuring patients’ comfort.
- Interact with patients to offer them psychological support and reassurance.
- Set accurate radiation levels in accordance with established standards and obtain patient consent prior to diagnostic imaging to fulfill legal requirements.
- Operate CT scanners, MRI, X-rays, machines etc. to obtain radiographic images of patient.
- Evaluate patient condition prior to radiotherapy to determine the suitable radiographic technique for treatment.
- Accurately performs diagnostic imaging to obtain clear, usable images.
- Inserting commands and data into the computer to document and specify the scan sequences and monitoring the video display to adjust the density or contrast.
- Monitor patients during examinations, ensuring their safety, and following procedures to prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation.
- Ensure that all names of conducted studies are move to work area.
- Ensure that all acquired images are uploaded onto the viewing platform.
- Ensure compliance with established safety regulations and procedures when operating radiation equipment in order to prevent ill-exposure to ionizing radiation.
- Producing diagnostic images, reporting important information to the Physician, and updating patients’ records on PACS.
- Follow all radiology health and safety rules and report any possible hazards to the Radiologist and Branch Operations Manager
- Keep and / or retrieve departmental copies of patient test reports.
Requirements
- First Degree in Radiography
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar job role
- A license to practice Radiography.
- Observes confidentiality both with patient information and co-workers.
- Ability to connect with several types of patients.
- Attention to detail and skill in proper patient identification.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, and compassion.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Curriculum Vitae to: careers@echolab.ng using “Radiographer” as the subject of the mail.
