Avenue Healthcare Radiographer Job

Job Objective/Purpose

Perform diagnostic imaging procedures in line with the hospital policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Processing and printing of quality and appropriate images to assist in diagnosis.
• Ensuring availability and optimum utilization of consumables for cost effectiveness.
• Producing timely and accurate results in line with Imaging SOPs
• To ensure real time billing of all procedures has been done before they are carried out.
• Accurate identification and preparation of the client prior to imaging procedures
• Counseling of patients and next of kin about the procedure and obtain consent.
• To provide high quality care and services and maintaining the professional ethics.
• Ensure radiation safety within the facility for both staff and patients.
• Adhere to Infection Prevention Control measures per the hospital policies.
• Performs calibration and routine preventive maintenance on imaging equipment per the established procedures and protocols.
• Safeguard and provide basic maintenance and safety of imaging equipment in the facility.
• Report daily to the Branch Manager on the status and usage of radiology equipment, and radiology supplies
• Track and report equipment downtime
• Track and report equipment usage
• Daily monitoring of stock levels to ensure no stock outs and provide feedback to the Radiology Manager for new orders.
• Maintain imaging records, ensure filing of patient records and tests results to comply with the legislative regulations.
• Tracking and check patient images and correct reports from the radiologists
• Advice on appropriate and/or additional imaging procedure to aide in diagnosis.

Personal Specifications

• Higher Diploma in Ultrasound.
• Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences.
• 2 years working experience in a similar position. Registered and licenced by the Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority
• Special skills in Echocardiography will be an added advantage.
• Radiation and Protection Board Licence
• 2 years working experience in a similar position
• Should be reliable
• Customer focus
• Basic IT skills
• Attention to detail

How to Apply

Application documents (CV and Certificates) must be emailed to vacancies@avenuehealthcare.com with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email by 24th November 2022