Senior Radiographer Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is actively looking for a Senior Radiographer – MRI to join their talented team in Abu Dhabi. The hospital announced this job opening on January 11, 2024 with the reference ID 223.  The role holder is responsible for independently or under the supervision of senior radiographers performing all MRI procedures, analyzing output and reporting to supervisor as needed.

Duties of Senior Radiographer

• Maintains a sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for the performance of duties.
• Oversees and reports shortage of materials to supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary.
• Directs and monitors all procedures carried out by junior staff under supervision and stepping in whenever there is a requirement.
• Performs all MR imagery procedures in accordance with department policies and applies detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology in order to produce images of high diagnostic quality.
• Assists MR Radiographers with technically difficult and advanced procedures.
• Evaluates sequences for acceptable quality, correct parameters, appropriateness and completeness.
• Performs other related radiography (special) procedures as required.
• Evaluates and asses MR images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness, advising other staff when required.
• Conducts all preparations, cannulations, administrations of IV contrast agents under the supervision of supervisor or physician.
• Manages to recognize anatomy and pathology in cross sectional imaging to optimize scan protocols, and liaise with radiologists to arrange further imaging or tests.
• Maintains safe and competent use of all radiology equipment and reports any incidents and equipment faults or deterioration to senior staff in a timely manner.
• Operates advanced software on specialist MRI equipment.
• Ensure proper MRI examination procedures in accordance with department policies, procedures and protocols.
• Manages to undertake Radiographic and Imaging examinations as required.
• Maintains and is responsible for the safe and competent use of all radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department.

Qualifications & Experience

Following is the eligibility criteria for the role of Senior Radiographer – MRI at SSMC:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma (minimum three (3) years course duration) in MRI.
• Bachelor degree in a Radiography /Radiology Technology or Medical Imaging program And
• Post graduate Diploma in MRI (Minimum of twelve (12) months course duration)/ Registration as MRI Technologist with ARRT, UK HCPC, AIR or other equivalent bodies.
• Current National License.
• Two (2) years of experience post qualification in the MRI field.

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