Radiographer at Cedarcrest Hospitals

The Role

• Reports directly to the Head Orthopaedic surgeon and the Clinical Service Manager.
• The incumbent is responsible for capturing high quality radiological examination on all patients with the use of our X-ray machine.
• The radiographer will also play a key role in ensuring compliance with established safety regulations and procedures when operating radiation equipment in order to prevent ill-exposure to radiation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for undertaking radiographic and imaging examination for patients.
• Prepares patients for their procedures.
• Ensure local rules and radiation protection measures are in place and observed by all staff.
• Ensure all required X-ray and ultrasound Policies, Protocols, Procedures and Guidelines (PPPG’s) are placed inside and outside the radiology.
• Maintain good hygiene of equipment and work areas.
• Position the X-ray machine to get the clearest and most accurate image possible.
• Evaluate patient’s medical condition and history to determine the most suitable radiographic technique to be used.
• Interact with patients to offer them psychological support and address their concerns regarding an imaging procedure.
• Responsible for operating complex radiological instruments/equipments such as, X-ray, ultrasound and other imaging devices.
• Maintain proper records of patient’s information, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Explain to patients and their family the details of a procedure.
• Correctly position patients prior to X-ray imaging in order to obtain high quality images.
• Upload patient’s images and results on mediplus.
• Regularly inspect diagnostic equipment to ensure they are functional and operate efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to radiation.
• Assist orthopaedic surgeon during complex orthopaedic procedures/surgeries.

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Radiography.
• 1 - 3 years work experience.
• Should possess a valid certificate from the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN).
• Knowledge of operating X-ray and ultrasound instruments.
• Knowledge of X-ray and ultrasound safety aspects.
• Should possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Participate in and provide support for CPD (Continual professional development).
• Ability to work as a team.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues.
• Committed to quality improvement.

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.