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Radiographer
Job Objective/Purpose
Perform diagnostic imaging procedures in line with the hospital policies and procedures
Key Responsibilities
- Perform imaging procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care while ensuring client satisfaction.
- Processing and printing of quality and appropriate images to assist in diagnosis.
- Administer contrast media under the direction of the radiologist.
- Ensuring availability and optimum utilization of consumables for cost effectiveness.
- Producing timely and accurate results in line with Imaging SOPs.
- To ensure real time billing of all procedures has been done before they are carried out.
- Accurate identification and preparation of the client prior to imaging procedures.
- Counseling of patients and next of kin about the procedure and obtain consent.
- To provide high quality care and services and maintaining the professional ethics.
- Ensure radiation safety within the facility for both staff and patients.
- Adhere to Infection Prevention Control measures per the hospital policies.
- Performs calibration, standardization and routine preventive maintenance on imaging equipment per the established procedures and protocols.
- Safeguard and provide basic maintenance and safety of imaging equipment in the facility.
- Report daily to the Radiology Manager on the status and usage of radiology equipment, and radiology supplies.
- Track and report equipment downtime.
- Track and report equipment usage.
- Daily monitoring of stock levels to ensure no stock outs and provide feedback to the Radiology Manager for new orders.
- Maintain imaging records, ensure filing of patient records and tests results to comply with the legislative regulations.
- Tracking and check patient images and correct reports from the radiologists.
- Ensure daily shift handover report.
- Advice on appropriate and/or additional imaging procedure to aide in diagnosis.
- Active participation in monthly departmental meetings.
- Maintaining the patient’s privacy and confidentiality at all times.
- Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.
Personal Specifications
- Diploma/Bachelors degree in Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences or any other related field.
- Registration with the Kenya Nuclear Radiation Authority and Protection Board as well as BLS Certification.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.
- Imaging skills including X-ray, MRI, Ultrasound and CT Scan.
- Knowledge of radiation safety standards and Quality Management systems related to Radiography.
- Attention to detail and good report writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal, team player, reliable and customer focused.
Senior Radiographer
Job Objective/Purpose
Provide and ensure quality Radiology services within the Avenue Group in line with the company policies and procedures
Key Responsibilities
- Perform imaging procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care.
- Process and print quality and appropriate radiological images to assist in diagnosis.
- Administer contrast media as required under the direction of the radiologist.
- Ensure availability and optimum utilization of radiology consumables.
- Ensure real time billing of all procedures has been done before they are carried out.
- Ensure accurate identification and preparation of the client prior to imaging procedures.
- Ensure radiation safety within the facility for both staff and patients.
- Adhere to Infection Prevention Control measures per the hospital policies.
- Ensure calibration, standardization and routine preventive maintenance on imaging equipment is done per the established procedures and protocols.
- Prepare reports on status and usage of radiology equipment and supplies.
- Maintain imaging records and ensure filing of patient records and tests results to comply with the legislative regulations.
- Track patient’s radiological images and ensure timely reporting to foster efficient service.
- Ensure shift handover is done and reported per policy.
- Schedule and actively participate in monthly departmental meetings.
- Manage the radiation exposure to radiology staff to ensure that it remains within the recommended maximum limits.
- Participate actively in the supervision and organization of the radiology department.
- Participation in incident reporting, root cause analyses, clinical audit and Quality Improvement Plans as required.
- Maintain a positive work attitude and foster team work.
- Ensure patient satisfaction through quality care, confidentiality, communication, feedback, escalation and demonstrated follow-up of patient’s concerns.
- Support marketing activities and promote adoption of new radiological services to foster growth of the department.
- Ensure that Avenue corporate governance policies are adhered to.
- Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity.
- Timely review and implementation of audit recommendations.
- Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by your
Personal Specifications
- Diploma/Bachelors degree in Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences or any other related field.
- Registration with the Kenya Nuclear Radiation Authority and Protection Board as well as BLS Certification.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.
- Imaging skills including X-ray, MRI, Ultrasound and CT Scan.
- Knowledge of radiation safety standards and quality management systems related to Radiography.
- Leadership skills and attention to detail.
- Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and a team player.
- Empathetic, reliable and customer focused.
Method of Application
Application documents (CV and Certificates) must be emailed to vacancies@avenuehealthcare.com with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email by 2nd February 2024.