Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

· Ensures through his actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the NMC Hospitals and Clinics.

· Sets up and operates immobile and mobile radiologic equipment.

· Positioning patient in the most suitable posture.

· Taking care of the patient to avoid aggravation of injury and distortion of organs in the film due to the position assumed by the patient.

· Check diagnostic quality and proper positioning.

· Center the machine at the proper angles and height over the area to be x-ray.

· Measure the density of the area to x-ray.

· Compute the exposure time to produce radiographs of proper detail, density, contrast and freedom from distortion.

· Assist Radiologist in procedures.

· Measures and mixes Barium, kaolin and similar solution.

· Assist Radiologist during examination in designated positions of assigned examination.

· Keep records and files properly identified.

· Keep work area clean and orderly.

· Instruct students in radiologic methods and techniques as assigned.

· Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure including documentation in patient medical record.

· They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education.

· Involves the patient/families in plan of care and respects patients/families regarding their goals and choices of patient care.

· Provides health promotion and health teaching thru methods appropriate to a patients’ developmental level, learning needs, readiness and ability to learn, language preference, culture and situations.

· Allots time necessary to assess, plan implement and evaluate patient education provided to patients/families with appropriate documentation.

· Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

Reporting to

· Radiology Manager and Department Head

Supervises

· None

Liaises with

· Hospital medical and nursing staff. Staff of supporting professional services.

Qualification

Education & License:

Bachelor in Radiology

Current license to practice radiography in permanent place of residence.

Professional license from SCFHS.

Experience:

At least 1 to 3 years in Radiology similar to the job.

Extensive experience in one or more subspecialty of imaging.

Competencies/Skills:

· Fluency in verbal and written English. Preferable also in Arabic

· Good general health and able to work extended hours under stress.

· Working knowledgeable of computer skills.

· Ability to cope with changing priorities, responsibilities and demands.