Radiographer NMC Specialty Hospital Dubai

NMC Healthcare currently looking to hire a candidate for the job role of a Radiographer in NMC Specialty Hospital, Dubai, AE. This is an Intermediate level full time role. For this position salary ranges from 6000-12000 AED, which may be slightly negotiable during the interview process.

Responsibilities of 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, 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;

What you will do more

• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and tidiness within the department.
• Assist Radiologist in procedures and helping with reporting
• Managing PACS and HMS as the need may be
• Maintaining TAT register and department indicators.
• Arranging the forms for radiologists for reporting
• Arranging for emergency procedures
• Ensuring JCIA compliance among Radiographers.
• Timely delivery of images and form to Doctors for reporting.
• To perform and follow quality assurance programs for various RADIOLOGY sub- departments.
• To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.

Requirements for Role of Radiographer

• Preferably a college graduate in any discipline.
•  Minimum 2-years experience as a receptionist in a patient focused environment.

Skills And Knowledge Desired

• Proficient technology application skills; Basic MS Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) MS Outlook & Internet explorer skills.
• Must have an exceptional interpersonal skill, maturity, good judgment and be capable of communicating in a professional manner with diverse range of individuals, superior telephone etiquette.
• Patient focused; service oriented; patient & understanding.
• Efficient organizational skills; ability to handle multiple responsibilities under pressure while maintaining composure
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable, punctual, dependable, and responsive.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.

Consultant Interventional Radiology NMC Royal Hospital Dubai