Radiographer at Beaconhealth Diagnostics

Location: Opposite Fire Station, Umuahia
Department: Clinic Operations
Reports to: Center Manager
Category: Clinical

Role objective

• The Radiographer is responsible for producing high-quality diagnostic images that referring clinicians can rely on to diagnose and treat their patients correctly.
• Working from our clinic, you will manage the imaging schedule, position and reassure patients, operate radiographic equipment safely, and document findings clearly for our physician team.
• For many of our patients, this is their first diagnostic imaging of any kind, so the role carries as much responsibility for patient comfort as it does for image quality.
• All clinical documentation and patient flow runs through BeaconOS, our own platform, which you will be trained on during onboarding.
• In clinics where you also cover the ultrasound room, you will perform sonographic examinations alongside your radiography duties.

Key responsibilities
Reporting to the Center Manager, the Radiographer's responsibilities include:

Patient interaction:

• Welcome each patient into the examination room and help them settle in comfortably
• Review the referring clinician's notes and ask relevant questions about the patient's symptoms
• Explain procedures in plain language before beginning
• Observe and care for patients throughout the examination to ensure their safety and comfort

General radiography:

• Develop a daily priority list that completes all scheduled procedures while leaving room for emergencies
• Determine the most appropriate imaging method for each patient
• Operate all radiographic equipment, including portable units
• Assist patients who need help changing or positioning, including those who are seriously ill, injured, or living with a disability

Specialised radiography:

• Position patients and equipment to obtain the clearest, most accurate image possible
• Measure the section to be radiographed and adjust machine controls for appropriate density, detail, and contrast
• Apply radiation protection devices to areas outside the field of exposure
• Review developed images and determine whether they are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes

Equipment and safety:

• Apply radiation safety measures in line with regulatory requirements, protecting patients, colleagues, and yourself
• Perform scheduled maintenance and minor repairs, and escalate faults promptly
• Ensure the X-ray room is properly sanitised and waste is disposed of correctly
• Monitor radiographic supply levels and submit purchase requests in good time

Documentation and reporting:

• Analyse and report imaging results to our physician team
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and confidential patient records in BeaconOS
• Monitor patient condition and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to the physician

Ultrasound support (applies at clinics where the Radiographer covers the ultrasound room)

• Perform sonographic examinations, selecting appropriate settings and patient positioning
• Verify measurements and calculations before results are released
• Decontaminate transducers and equipment between every patient

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Radiography or Medical Imaging
• Current registration with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN)
• Minimum of 2 years' post-registration experience in a hospital or diagnostic centre
• Working knowledge of radiation protection standards and safe operating practice
• Ability to explain procedures clearly and calmly to anxious patients
• Accurate record-keeping and attention to detail
• Computer literate and comfortable working in a digital record system — we train every new hire on BeaconOS, our own clinical platform, during onboarding

Preferred:

• Competence in ultrasound scanning, and willingness to cover the ultrasound room
• Experience with digital radiography and PACS
• Experience in a high-volume outpatient or diagnostic centre environment
• Familiarity with portable and mobile radiographic equipment

Benefits

• Health insurance and complementary health services at MDaaS diagnostic clinics
• Pension remittance
• Paid leave and sick days
• Monthly team activities
• Professional development opportunities.