Job Description

Location Overview: Experience a new culture, a new way of life and a new point of view. There are great opportunities for career advancement and education. Our client is located in Abu Dhabi the capital of UAE, an intriguing city where traditional mosques are surrounded by ultramodern skyscrapers, tree-lined boulevards, gleaming fountains and parks.
Job Summary: Our client is looking for a Lead Technologist, MRI to join their team. The Lead Technologist, MRI section works in conjunction with the Director of Imaging, the Institute Administrator, and Imaging medical staff to improve patient and work flow by providing support, education and leadership to the technical staff. Supports the mission and vision of the hospital. The Lead Technologist is responsible for the day to day operations of the MRI section in the Imaging Department.
Primary Duties:

• Leads and manages shift assignments and coverage for their modality
• Leads educational and training programs for employees regarding equipment usage, new protocols, patient safety, and career development
• Leads programs for performance improvement, efficiency and productivity, employee engagement and patient experience
• Provides an advanced consultative technical resource and assists the manager in the supervision and technical development of the assigned radiology section
• Assists the diagnostics supervisor with the maintenance of all required section records and the provision of any statistical data that might be required in support of management activities
• Prepares and checks patient prior to MRI procedure
• Instructs patient regarding MRI procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation
• Performs MRI imaging procedures and adjusts the system and sequences to obtain the most effective identification and presentation of anatomic structures and abnormalities
• Archives digital data and images for physicians and radiologists to review and dictate
• Monitors equipment and system operations
• Sets up and adjusts MRI equipment and systems
• Troubleshoots problems related to image quality and reports unresolved problems or issues to technical staff
• Ensures that exam rooms are clean and equipped with appropriate supplies and equipment required for each patient
• Ensures that a safe environment is maintained during MRI exam
• Takes responsibility for patient radiation safety by following established guidelines and protocol
• Other duties as required, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but mainly to highlight the current main responsibilities of the post.

Benefits Include:

• Salary Paid Tax Free
• 30 days accommodation on arrival
• Housing allowance
• Flight at start and end of contract
• Flight allowance paid monthly (over 12 months adds up to cost of flight to point of hire i.e., UK, Ireland)
• Health Insurance & Emergency Dental Insurance (also for spouse and up to 3 children under 18 years)
• Life Insurance for employee only
• School allowance for up to 3 children under 18 years
• Annual leave 25 days plus 10 public holidays per annum
• End of service award (30 days salary per year you work there)

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Minimum of four (4) years post graduate experience in MRI in an acute care hospital (of which not less than two (2) years experience as a senior MRI Radiographer in an acute care hospital), is required
• Bachelor's degree in Radiography, or graduation from an accredited diploma program (minimum three (3) year curriculum), is required

Skills Required