Job Description

Job Category: Allied Health
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Typical work activities:

• assessing patients and interpreting clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic techniques.
• performing a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high- quality images;
• observing and maintaining contact with patients during their waiting, examination and post-examination stay in the department;
• assisting in more complex radiological examinations under the supervision of a radiologist and senior staff;
• working effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that an efficient service is provided to patients, for example by sharing specialist knowledge and expertise;
• using initiative to prioritize, deliver and time-manage workload effectively and, when appropriate, assisting senior staff to plan efficient control of work flow patterns within the department;
• communicating with patients and others in a clear, respectful and appropriate way;
• positioning patients safely for examinations and, if necessary, adapting standard techniques depending on medical conditions associated with disability, illness or trauma;
• dealing confidently with difficult situations;
• recording imaging identification and patient documentation quickly and accurately and observing protocols to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality;
• learning new techniques and technologies as required by professional bodies and participating in annual performance appraisal programmes;
• supervising assistant practitioners, and other staff, and delivering appropriate training;
• performing necessary administrative tasks, when required;
• understanding and observing health and safety at work and welfare issues, including ionizing radiation regulations, to protect yourself and others;
• undertaking quality control checks on X-rays and associated equipment, and contributing to quality assurance and audit initiatives;
• Ensuring that equipment is regularly checked for malfunctions and any faults are reported to Biomedical and HOD.
• reporting incidents of injury to yourself or others according to departmental procedures;
• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and tidiness within the department.
• Ensure LMP & rule out pregnancy in female patients.
• To ensure that the consent form is dully filled up.
• To Assist Radiologist in maintaining department flow
• Explain contrast risk to patients and clarify patients doubts (if needed in conjunction with radiologist)
• To maintains stocks of film/contrast
• To Manage PACS and HMS as need may be.
• To perform any other other work/job as and when assigned by the superior
• Adherance to JCIA and other standards.
• Ensure Continous Professional Development.
• Arranging forms for Radiologist for reporting and ensure timely delivery of images for reporting.
• Routine X-ray, Fluoroscopy,CT AND + BMD +C-ARM

• To ensure the rooms and equipment are kept clean.

• To explain to the patient before starting the procedure.

• To ensure that necessary radiation protection is given to the patient.

• To take x-ray as per the instruction and given if for digital processing.

• To check the quality of x-ray before the patient leaves the department.

• To send the images for reporting to doctor's through PACS system

• To attend the bedside x-rays and theater calls whenever required.

• To give necessary instruction and appointment to the patient in case of contrast studies.

• To carry out the fluoroscopy procedures according to the instruction given by the radiologist.

Responsibilities:
Typical work activities:

• assessing patients and interpreting clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic techniques.
• performing a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high- quality images;
• observing and maintaining contact with patients during their waiting, examination and post-examination stay in the department;
• assisting in more complex radiological examinations under the supervision of a radiologist and senior staff;
• working effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that an efficient service is provided to patients, for example by sharing specialist knowledge and expertise;
• using initiative to prioritize, deliver and time-manage workload effectively and, when appropriate, assisting senior staff to plan efficient control of work flow patterns within the department;
• communicating with patients and others in a clear, respectful and appropriate way;
• positioning patients safely for examinations and, if necessary, adapting standard techniques depending on medical conditions associated with disability, illness or trauma;
• dealing confidently with difficult situations;
• recording imaging identification and patient documentation quickly and accurately and observing protocols to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality;
• learning new techniques and technologies as required by professional bodies and participating in annual performance appraisal programmes;
• supervising assistant practitioners, and other staff, and delivering appropriate training;
• performing necessary administrative tasks, when required;
• understanding and observing health and safety at work and welfare issues, including ionizing radiation regulations, to protect yourself and others;
• undertaking quality control checks on X-rays and associated equipment, and contributing to quality assurance and audit initiatives;
• Ensuring that equipment is regularly checked for malfunctions and any faults are reported to Biomedical and HOD.
• reporting incidents of injury to yourself or others according to departmental procedures;
• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and tidiness within the department.
• Ensure LMP & rule out pregnancy in female patients.
• To ensure that the consent form is dully filled up.
• To Assist Radiologist in maintaining department flow
• Explain contrast risk to patients and clarify patients doubts (if needed in conjunction with radiologist)
• To maintains stocks of film/contrast
• To Manage PACS and HMS as need may be.
• To perform any other other work/job as and when assigned by the superior
• Adherance to JCIA and other standards.
• Ensure Continous Professional Development.
• Arranging forms for Radiologist for reporting and ensure timely delivery of images for reporting.
• Routine X-ray, Fluoroscopy,CT AND + BMD +C-ARM

• To ensure the rooms and equipment are kept clean.

• To explain to the patient before starting the procedure.

• To ensure that necessary radiation protection is given to the patient.

• To take x-ray as per the instruction and given if for digital processing.

• To check the quality of x-ray before the patient leaves the department.

• To send the images for reporting to doctor's through PACS system

• To attend the bedside x-rays and theater calls whenever required.

• To give necessary instruction and appointment to the patient in case of contrast studies.

• To carry out the fluoroscopy procedures according to the instruction given by the radiologist.

Qualifications:

• College Degree in Radiography or its equivalent
• Current license in the country of origin, with DOH License to practice in Dubai,

UAE * The ability to apply technical skills, together with a demonstrable knowledge of and interest in sciences, such as anatomy, physiology and physics;

• Self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure;
• Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic is advantageous but not essential.
• At least three years experience
• A supportive and caring disposition;
• Adaptability and good time management skills;
• Team working ability;
• Confidence in dealing with stressful situations;
• IT competencies.