Radiographer at Alpha Mead Group

Responsibilities:

Operational

• Performs MRI procedures according to set protocols established by radiologists.
• Evaluates the request for procedures and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate procedure protocol and method of application.
• Operate radiographic equipment (e.g., X-ray, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy) to produce diagnostic images
• Position patients correctly for examinations, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Appropriately employs imaging systems, accessory devices, and patient positioning techniques to generate quality images.
• Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and hospital standards of patient care, age-specific sensitivities, and patients first guidelines.
• Participates in lifting and transporting patients to and from imaging devices.
• Evaluates the resultant images in comparison with industry standards and takes corrective action if needed.
• Performs imaging procedures in accordance with safe practice guidelines for MRI.
• Performs preliminary interpretation by applying independent judgment, subsequently customizing the procedure accordingly.
• Notifies physicians as required of changes in the condition of the patients or regarding unique imaging characteristics.
• Documents imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to insure correct charging, and patient and film file tracking.
• Sends acquired images to PACS system correctly, using the appropriate accession numbers for future retrieval by medical staff.
• Monitors stock of supplies in imaging rooms to assure their regular availability by timely reordering, rotation of dated items, and by maintenance of a clean and orderly environment.
• Reports incidences of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance, and equipment in disrepair to supervisory and technical coordinator as soon as possible.
• Distributes Radiology outpatient surveys to all patients for self-evaluation purposes and to enhance the Best Patient Experience.

Quality Management

• Provides imaging services of optimum quality with optimum productivity and customer service.
• Collects data to support the measurement and tracking component of quality management.
• Proactively identifies quality issues to be addressed and brings to attention of the Manager, Resource Coordinator and Quality Committee as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Radiography or Radiologic Technology from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Radiography at a healthcare institution.
• The ideal candidate should be a Registered Radiographer (RT) certified with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN).
• Candidates residing around the Alimosho axis will be favoured and considered
• Excellent communication skills expressed both in written and verbal forms