Job Description
We are currently recruiting for Senior Diagnostic Radiographers who can use a range of imaging technology and methods to look inside a patient's body and find out what's causing their illness. As a diagnostic radiographer, you'll work in a range of hospital departments, acquiring images to help with the diagnosis of illnesses and injuries.
Job Responsibilities
As a diagnostic radiographer, you'll typically need to:
- assess patients and their clinical requirements to work out which radiographic techniques to use;
- perform a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images;
- take responsibility for radiation safety in your work area, including checking equipment for malfunctions and errors;
- manage referrals to ensure patients receive a radiation dose as low as reasonably possible;
- supervise visiting staff and patients in radiation work areas;
- help in more complex radiological examinations, working with doctors such as radiologists and surgeons;
- provide support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs;
- keep up to date with health and safety guidelines, including ionizing radiation regulations, to protect yourself and others;
- Interact with patients to offer them psychological support and address their concerns regarding an imaging procedure
- Adjust diagnostic equipment to deliver accurate amount of radiation to patients;
- Operate complex medical instruments such as MRIs, CT scanners, X-ray, and several other imaging devices
Location: VGC, Lekki Lagos.