Job Summary

The Radiographer works under the direction of the Radiologist and the Radiology Supervisors. He/She performs imaging investigations (X-Ray and CT Scans), assists the Radiologist with special procedures if necessary, produces radiographs, maintains confidentiality of patient information, ensures accuracy, completeness and easy retrieval of x-ray files and films, and adheres to administrative policies.

Principal duties and job responsibilities:

The Radiographer is required to perform the following:

• Interview patients in pursuit of collection / verification of demographic data and additional clinical data.
• Review x-ray requisition cards (requests and clinical history) and determine the appropriate views needed to demonstrate the pathology/injury.
• Determine patient management on the strength of the clinical history given.
• Determine the order in which patients are done according to condition, giving priority to emergencies.
• Provide patients with gowns when necessary.
• Report to the Radiologist or physician, patients who are or may be pregnant before radiograph is taken so that patient can be counselled about possible risk of procedure.
• Position patients in radiographic positions appropriate for demonstrating pathology or injury, doing the required number of views/projections as appropriate to the situation.
• Select appropriate focal film distance, cassette type and size, and exposure factors appropriate to the body part being examined, patient type and patient condition.
• Process film under “safelight” conditions and mixes processing chemicals in the absence of the dark room technician.
• Perform portable radiographic examinations on immobile ward patients and on patients in the operating theatre.
• Ensure radiographs are of diagnostic quality (ability to demonstrate pathology / injury adequately).
• Retrieve patient records including x-rays and requisition cards when necessary.
• Prepare sterile trays trolleys for special radiographic examinations.
• Educate patients by ensuring that instructions for special examinations are explained and that they understand, inform patients if an examination is to be postponed.
• Maintain the emergency drug tray – replace expired drugs as necessary.
• Assist the Radiologist during special procedures.
• Provide nursing care to patients as appropriate for the duration of the time the patient spends in the care of the Radiographer.
• Ensure stability of patients before they leave the department.
• Ensure films are correctly labeled and required patient information is visible, to include name, sex, age, registration number and date of examination.
• Provide twenty-four hour (24/hr) diagnostic radiography service as appropriate.
• Responds within 15 minutes of receiving call for emergency imaging investigations when on-call.
• Be available and accessible at all times when on duty and when on call.
• Ensure that payments are made for outpatients and that charge slips for in-patients are written and dispatched to the cashier.
• Supervise darkroom technician, clerical and ancillary personnel in the absence of senior Radiographer.
• Supervise darkroom technician in mixing of chemicals, and daily servicing of automatic processor.
• Demonstrate practice of infection control principles
• Use all equipment efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain current registration/license to practice as a Radiographer
• Support and adhere to administrative policies and procedures.
• Adhere to hospital dress code.
• Attend required staff and departmental meetings
• Greet patients /callers properly, handle phone enquiries accurately and in timely manner.
• Wear protective gears to minimize the risk of exposure to radiation and hazardous material.
• Wear Thermo-Luminescent Dosimeter (TLD) badge while on duty.
• Wear ID badge at all times when on duty.
• Perform other assigned duties, which will contribute to the smooth operation of the Department and the management of the patient.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• B.Sc. in Diagnostic Radiography
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in the applicable field.
• Current registration with the Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)

Functional skills and other competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent patient care etiquette
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and respond promptly.
• Knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
• Ability to express ideas clearly both in written and verbal communication.
• General good health and high level of tolerance.
• Must have high level of responsibility and be willing to accept instructions.
• Good organizational skills
• Great team player.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:

Human Resource Director
Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd.
27 Hope Road, Kingston 10

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.