Radiographer NMC Royal Family Medical Centre Abu Dhabi

NMC Healthcare is presently looking to hire suitably qualified candidate for the job role of a Radiographer. The successful candidate will work at NMC Royal Family Medical Centre MBZC, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This job was posted by NMC on 5 December 2023 and is accepting applications from all desirous candidates. The job ID for this vacancy is 3389.

Responsibilities of A Radiographer

• 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 time, examination and post-examination stay in the department.
• Assisting in more complex radiological examinations under the supervision of a radiologist.
• 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 in a timely manner.
• Manage workload effectively to control the workflow 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 programs.
• Supervising assistant practitioners, and other staff, and delivering appropriate training.
• Performing necessary administrative tasks, when required.

What You’ll Do More

• 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.
• Reporting incidents of injury to yourself or others according to departmental procedures.
• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and tidiness within the department.
• Routine X-rays and Portable OPG & C-ARM.
• To ensure the rooms and equipment are kept clean.
• To explain the examination details to the patient before starting the procedures.
• To ensure that necessary radiation protection is given to the patient.
• To take x-ray as per the instruction and give it for digital processing.
• To check the quality of X-rays before the patients leave the department.
• To send the images for reporting to doctor’s reporting lobby through PACS system.
• To attend the bedside X-rays whenever required.
• To perform any other work/job as when assigned by the superior.

Requirements for role of Radiographer

The eligibility requirements for role of a Radiographer are as under:

• College Degree in Radiography or its equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Current license in the country of origin, with DoH License to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Skills Desired

• 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.
• A supportive and caring disposition.
• Adaptability and good time management skills.
• Team working ability and Confidence in dealing with stressful situations.

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