Vacancy title:
2 Radiographers
Jobs at:
Aga Khan Health ServiceDeadline of this Job:
Friday, November 24 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 16 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
POSITION SUMMARY
He/She is responsible for applying independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic Ultrasound, Mammographic, X-ray examinations or any other modalities as applicable and communicating results of diagnostic examinations to the Physicians and Radiologists. Also, responsible for patient scheduling, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare examination room and equipment to conduct Ultrasound, X-ray examinations or any other modalities as applicable in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions and confirming anticipated service with patients before examination.
• Perform a variety of complex specialized tasks utilizing ultrasonic high frequency sound waves to detect abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones. Assist physicians with biopsy procedures, guiding biopsy instruments using Sonographic techniques.
• Perform ultrasound procedures, color doppler vascular examinations, abdominal studies and color flow ultrasound, OBGYN procedures as required.
• Monitors the patients’ physical condition and ensure their comfort during the procedure; report patients’ change of status or emergency situations to clinical staff, Supervisor and/or Radiologist.
• Analyzing technical information and providing a summary of findings for relevant Radiologists and Physicians to make a diagnosis.
• Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic Ultrasound and X-ray procedures.
• Apply independent judgment during examinations to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
• Ensure that ultrasound, X-ray or any other Radiology examination results meet the facility standards for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation.
• Participate in quality control initiatives and projects within the institution.
• Ensure the safe operation of all equipment, monitor performance, troubleshoot and follow up preventative maintenance programs of the equipment, instruments, and tools.
• Recognize problems with test results and/or instrumentation and take appropriate action.
• Understand and adhere to quality assurance standards, quality control procedures and follow up on quality control problems.
• Efficiently utilize accessory equipment such as transducers, multi-format cameras, printers, and PACS workstations.
• Maintain and protect patients records in division.
• Assist the medical staff in development of new ultrasound, X-Ray or any other modalities protocols.
• Participate in research practices within radiology and with other hospital disciplines (medicine, surgery departments).
• Document any incidental findings that might impact patient safety or patient care and provide that information to the interpreting physician.
• Handle, store and dispose in a safe and proper manner: patient specimens (tissue and fluids), chemical and reagents (toxins, corrosives, flammables), and all other sensitive human and chemical material.
• Providing care to patients with infectious diseases.
• Any other roles assigned by the Supervisor or His/Her Designee.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Minimum Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Radiography from recognized College
• Must be registered with the Medical Radiology & Imaging Professionals Council in Tanzania.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Job application procedure
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR
INTERVIEWS. APPLICATION LETTER, CV AND EDUCATION CERTIFICATES SHOULD
BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO: hr@akhst.org WITH THE SUBJECT LINE OF
THE POSITION.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS END OF BUSINESS DAY ON
FRIDAY 24th NOVEMBER 2023.
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