Radiograher at Subol Hospital Limited

Job Title: Radiographer

Location: Idimu- Lagos,

Employment Type: Full-time

The Role

• Reporting to the Head of Radiology Unit, as a Radiographer, you’ll examine various types of images, including x-rays.
• The incumbent will aid in diagnosing patients by capturing images of bones, organs, and human tissue.
• This role entails ensuring compliance with established safety regulations and procedures when operating radiation equipment to prevent ill exposure to ionizing radiation.
• The Incumbent will operate the machinery used to collect these images, take responsibility for radiation safety, communicate test results, and obtain patient histories from patient interviews.
• The incumbent will evaluate the patient's condition before radiotherapy to determine the suitable radiographic technique for treatment.

Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic imaging procedures, such as X-rays.
• Communicate test results and their diagnosis to a patient’s primary physician through a report.
• Obtaining patient histories from patient interviews
• Take responsibility for radiation safety in the work area, including checking equipment for malfunctions and errors
• Keeping up to date by attending all relevant training on treatment and equipment;
• Monitor patients during and after radiation to ensure proper response to treatment.
• Set accurate radiation levels according to established standards and obtain patient consent before diagnostic imaging to fulfill legal requirements.
• Producing reports as and when required;
• Recording and storing of patients’ examination results, ensuring compliance with Data Protection Act and Patient Confidentiality codes is also part of radiographers’ description
• Develop films and process digital images to obtain high-quality radiographs which are presented to physicians for interpretation.
• Preparing comprehensive reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography
• Proficient with Healthcare Management Systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile.