Radiographer NMC Healthcare

• 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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