• Application Deadline: Sat, 1 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Radiographer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• City Victoria Island


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

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.