Radiographer NMC Healthcare
Full time @NMC Healthcare posted 9 months ago in Healthcare Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 12273
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Career Level Intermediate
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Male Female
Job Description
NMC Healthcare is presently looking for experienced and dedicated candidates for the job role of a Radiographer. The selected aspirant will work at NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah, UAE. This job was listed by NMC on 12 October 2023 and is now accepting applications from all eligible candidates.
Job Purpose of A Radiographer
Perform radiographic examinations of the highest possible quality that answer the clinical question posed by the referrer using the lowest radiation dose practicable taking into account the principles of justification and optimization. This must be done with regard to all current radiation safety regulations.
Job Duties of A Radiographer
- Undertake and perform General Radiography, Bone Mineral Densitometry, Mammography, Fluoroscopy and CT Scans requested to a high level of Radiographic skill as and when required.
- Due consideration is to be given to the clinical indication, needs and abilities of the patient when tailoring the examination.
- Check patients identity and examinations required ensuring all examinations are justified and optimized.
- Assess, in consultation with the Radiologist where necessary, the justification for ionizing radiation exposure given in referrals for ionizing radiation examinations, using the ALARA principle as the standard.
- Where required, resolve insufficiently justified requests for ionizing radiation examinations with the referring clinician and / or the Radiologist. Supervise and assist more junior radiographers in the process when required.
- Assess patients and their clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic techniques.
- Get pregnancy questionnaire consent from female patients of reproductive age and file it for future reference.
- Give instructions to the patients for the examinations to be performed whenever required and ensure that the patient has received the appropriate preparation before starting the procedure.
- Modify communication / listening technique according to the patient’s abilities and needs, to maximize compliance and obtain a satisfactory imaging outcome. Explain delays, if any.
- Ensure adequate information is available in hand to enable optimum application of procedures.
- Observe and maintain contact with patients during their waiting, examination and postexamination stay in the department.
- Aware of emergency procedures. Assist in any emergency treatment of patients, if necessary, i.e. allergic reaction.
- Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) at all times during the employment in the hospital.
Who Can Apply?
Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in Diagnostic Radiography.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Mammography (preferable).
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in general radiography, mammography and fluoroscopic procedures.
- Desirable to have related experience in a tertiary hospital environment.
- Desirable to have additional experience in CT or MRI.
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