Radiographer (al Ain City Location)

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

NMC Healthcare

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Job Description

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Specific Responsibilities for this Role

Performs work in the radiography rooms and wards on a 24-hour on-call rotation basis within the Radiology facilities and ER, OR, OPD and Spl. clinics. The nature of the job necessitates strict adherence to radiation safety regulations due to radiation hazards.
Reviews radiologic requests to determine the region(s) to be examined and the radiographic projections to be taken, based on the patient's history, departmental guidelines, physician's recommendations, patient's condition and independent judgment.
Arranges for appropriate patient flow to and from assigned clinical area.
Transports, prepares and positions patients using care, tact, courtesy and patience
Adjusts, manipulates and controls a variety of highly technological and costly radiographic equipment and accessories for Radiographic procedure to obtain optimum quality radiographs as prescribed in the departmental procedure manual.
Ensures proper patient safety by utilizing special equipment or accessories for radiographic procedure.
Reviews processed radiographs for optimal quality and assists in quality control by maintaining film processing units.
Prepares and assists in administering contrast media, performing special radiographic procedures or operating specialized radiographic equipment under general supervision of Radiologist
Assists in maintaining appropriate inventory of supplies and accessories for the performance of Radiologic procedures.
Maintains clean and antiseptic conditions of the radiology equipment and accessories in the working and clinical environment.
Demonstrates functional knowledge of sterile and isolation technique in order to prevent contamination.
Recognizes change in patient's condition that requires emergency action and initiates appropriate response.
Demonstrates functional knowledge pertaining to potential radiation hazard and appropriate radiation safety regulations.
Assists with the instruction of Radiologic Technology staff in aspects of radiologic technology that pertain to the clinical area and attends in-service education and staff development meetings.
Strictly observes organization's medical regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.
Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested by the Radiologist.

Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems

Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures
Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
Not willfully or recklessly endanger anyone's health and safety
Assist with the preparation of risk assessments
Report OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues
Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible
Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills.
Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained

SPECIFIC:

Comply with OSHAD, DOH, FNAR and NMCSH policy/procedures related to Radiation Safety.
Display commitment for limiting the radiation exposure by wearing appropriate PPE (E.g. Lead Apron) during radiation procedures.
Ensure in wearing and maintaining dosimeters during all radiation procedures
Assist doctors in the operation radiation systems during procedures
Knowing about the Safety Measures need to be discussed to the patients first prior to undergo test like X-ray, CT-Scan etc.
Knowing the FANR/Abu-Dhabi Radiation Safety rules and regulations
Maintain, test and store the PPE'S e.g.: Lead apron should be tested for any damage/ defects under fluoroscopy test at least annually and PPE'S like lead aprons should be stored/hanged on appropriate stands.
Responsible of the emergency shutting down procedures for radiation equipment's which should be done in the event of any emergencies.

BCP ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities of staff (including all contractors) are:
Achieving an adequate level of general awareness regarding business continuity Being aware of the contents of their service areas disaster recovery plan and any specific role or responsibilities allocated.
Participating actively in the business continuity programme when required
Ensuring information governance standards continue to be applied to data and information during an incident

Additional duties/responsibilities (related to ADHICS) assigned to this position in clear, concise language:
Health Information Literacy and Skills:

Adhere to information systems policies and procedures as required by Health Care Organization.
Ensure that documentation in the health record reflects accuracy, integrity and authenticity

Privacy, Confidentiality of Health Information:

Follow security and privacy policies and procedures to the use of networks, including intranet and Internet.
Follow confidentiality and security measures to protect electronic health information.
Maintain data integrity and validity within an information system.
Report any possible breaches of confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies.

Health Information/Data Technical Security:

Apply departmental and organizational data and information system security policies

Basic Computer Literacy Skills:

Use basic word processing, spreadsheet and desktop presentation applications as applicable to your work.
Demonstrate proficiency in Windows operating environment.

Demonstrate use of email, addressing, forwarding, attachments, netiquette.
Responsibilities:
Specific Responsibilities for this Role

Performs work in the radiography rooms and wards on a 24-hour on-call rotation basis within the Radiology facilities and ER, OR, OPD and Spl. clinics. The nature of the job necessitates strict adherence to radiation safety regulations due to radiation hazards.
Reviews radiologic requests to determine the region(s) to be examined and the radiographic projections to be taken, based on the patient's history, departmental guidelines, physician's recommendations, patient's condition and independent judgment.
Arranges for appropriate patient flow to and from assigned clinical area.
Transports, prepares and positions patients using care, tact, courtesy and patience
Adjusts, manipulates and controls a variety of highly technological and costly radiographic equipment and accessories for Radiographic procedure to obtain optimum quality radiographs as prescribed in the departmental procedure manual.
Ensures proper patient safety by utilizing special equipment or accessories for radiographic procedure.
Reviews processed radiographs for optimal quality and assists in quality control by maintaining film processing units.
Prepares and assists in administering contrast media, performing special radiographic procedures or operating specialized radiographic equipment under general supervision of Radiologist
Assists in maintaining appropriate inventory of supplies and accessories for the performance of Radiologic procedures.
Maintains clean and antiseptic conditions of the radiology equipment and accessories in the working and clinical environment.
Demonstrates functional knowledge of sterile and isolation technique in order to prevent contamination.
Recognizes change in patient's condition that requires emergency action and initiates appropriate response.
Demonstrates functional knowledge pertaining to potential radiation hazard and appropriate radiation safety regulations.
Assists with the instruction of Radiologic Technology staff in aspects of radiologic technology that pertain to the clinical area and attends in-service education and staff development meetings.
Strictly observes organization's medical regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.
Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested by the Radiologist.