Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- To provide the service to all clients, including those who may be unwell or even uncooperative, in a firm and non-threatening manner.
- Obtain high-quality digital CXR images of the clients including the use of Computer-aided Detection for Tuberculosis (CAD4TB) and Picture Archiving Computer System (PACS) and ensure that best practices are always observed in the designated facility and/orX-Ray van.
- Ensure that all the CAD4TB images are reviewed by the appointed Radiologist, all patients with abnormal CXR are appropriately reviewed by the Radiologist and linked to care.
- Ensure that there is no mishandling of equipment and accessories and that all start-up and shut down protocols are followed.
- Develop a sound knowledge of the equipment used to be aware of malfunctions and errors and to report accordingly.
- Ensure all adequate safety measures are taken to avoid any undue radiation exposure.
- Ensure proper handling and use of X-Ray equipment and related software.
- Ensure that data (such as patient IDs, demographics, CAD scores, etc.) are entered correctly into the system daily.
- Provide daily/weekly/monthly stats to the M&E team (for verification purposes), including:
- Number of daily Chest X-Rays (CXR) done
- Number of abnormal CXRs as per CAD4TB Score
- Number of clinical cases of TB as per Radiologist’s report
- Number of other lung pathologies as per Radiologist’s report
- Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Support other staff members of the team when required.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team that is target-driven and result orientated.
- Provide overall supervision and time management of all HR for the TB screening using chest x-rays and communicate effectively with clinical, managerial, administrative, and ancillary staff of the facility (if facility-based).
- Perform other related duties as required.
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Radiography (B. Rad)
- Must have completed mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corp program
- Current License of Practice by Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria
- Familiarity with the use of digital chest X-Ray equipment
- Good computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suites
- Flexibility across a range of field and office-related tasks
- Good attitude, self-motivated, and ability to work well individually as well as in a team.
- Accuracy and efficiency are prime qualities demanded by this profile. Besides, the applicants are expected to hold good knowledge of radiographic terminologies.