Job Description

Description

Job Purpose:

Responsible for organization and supervision of Staff working under the assigned Unit, including radiographers, nurses, receptionists, transcriptionists, porters & cleaners. Fulfills Job of Radiology technician as per work needs and as per applicable competencies.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Ensures that the technical staff under his/ her supervision practice at all times proper imaging techniques that are compatible with standards of practice and they provide excellent customer service, attending to patients in a timely, courteous and professional manner.
• Organizes work schedules and assigns duties to ensure smooth patient flow and achieve performance goals.
• Oversees staff during imaging procedures, evaluates the accuracy and quality of images, and provides technical assistance.
• Acts as a mentor to staff under his/ her supervision, offering guidance and support for their professional development.
• Implements and monitors radiation safety measures to ensure compliance with international and local regulatory requirements.
• Collects and analyzes staff utilization data to ensure fair distribution of work.
• Conducts daily environmental inspections to maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards in the unit.
• Spends good deal of time during the day around patients and staff work areas to make sure that all patients are served in a timely manner and no patient is left unattended.
• Reviews staff and patient satisfaction data, collaborating with the department chairperson to implement improvements.
• Performs General Radiographer duties as per work needs.
• Assists the Chairperson of Radiology with staff performance evaluations, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Responsible for replenishing the supplies and consumables of the department and makes sure that requests are placed to supply chain in a timely manner so that no stock reached zero.
• Maintains knowledge of sterile techniques, aseptic procedures, and nursing practices relevant to radiology.
• Reports defects in radiology equipment to the Chairperson of Radiology and biomedical engineers, ensuring follow-up on repairs.
• Responsible for full orientation of new staff. Ensures new comers are aware of Unit/Departmental policies, procedures and are shadowed by him/her at least one week after joining and before being allowed to work independently.
• Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments and preventative measures if applicable.
• Performs Other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.
  

All Fakeeh Care employees are responsible for continuous improvement, including:

• Performing all duties and tasks in a manner that supports Fakeeh’s Person-Centered care values.
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, within the scope of the role.
• Adherence to safety protocols and proactively seeking to address any job-related safety concerns.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive information accessed or encountered during work.
• Complying with cybersecurity policies and standards to protect Fakeeh’s systems and participating in awareness training and initiatives to prevent cyber threats.
• Adhering to and upholding Fakeeh Care’s code of conduct, policies and ethical standards.
• Completion of mandatory education as per the requirement, at least one month prior to expiration.
  

Requirements

Skills and Abilities:

Able to clearly communicate with patients and their families, physicians and non-medical staff.

Experience

Must be in continuous good radiological practice and should hold at least 10 post-diploma experience. Such candidate must also show evidence of a previous experience of at least 3 years duration

Education

Must hold an appropriate radiographic/technological diplomas / Bachelor degree

Language

Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic is preferable

Licenses / Certifications

License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS / DHA),