Radiographer at Cedarcrest Hospitals

Job Code: RL00001
Location: Victoria Island Lagos,

The Role

• Reporting to the Head of Radiology Unit, as a Radiographer, you’ll examine various types of images, including x-rays, computer tomography (CT) scans, mammograms, ultrasounds, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
• The incumbent will aid in the diagnosis of patients through capturing images of bones, organs and human tissue.
• This role entails ensuring compliance with established safety regulations and procedures when operating radiation equipment in order to prevent ill-exposure to ionizing radiation.
• The Incumbent willoperate the machinery used to collect these images, take responsibilities for radiation safety, communicate test results, and obtain patient histories from patient interviews.
• The incumbent will evaluate patient condition prior to radiotherapy to determine the suitable radiographic technique for treatment.

Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic imaging procedures, such as MRI, CT, PET, ultrasound or mammography.
• 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 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 in accordance with established standards, and also obtain patient consent prior to diagnostic imaging to fulfill legal requirements.
• Supervising and monitoring the work of radiography assistants and student radiographers;
• 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.
• Seeking patient cooperation and trust and showing sensitivity;
• Developing a relationship with the patient and the patient’s family;
• Operating technical equipment responsibly and confidently;
• Observing and assessing patients’ responses to treatment, often on a daily basis
• Obtaining patient histories from patient interviews
• Electronic records (documentation)
• Preparing comprehensive reports of findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography
• Proficient with Healthcare Management Systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile.

Special Conditions:

• Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
• Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
• Knowledge of workflow processes, laboratory supplies and equipment, and billing and laboratory information systems.