Senior Radiographer (General)-Radiology- Cath Lab

Overview

• ****JOB DESCRIPTION****
• Responsible for independently performing all general radiography imagery procedures, analyzing output and reporting to supervisor as needed.
• ****RESPONSIBILITIES****
• Oversees and supervises junior staff and ensures their abidance to going rules and policies as applied and implemented in the department
• Maintains a sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for the performance of duties
• Manages and reports shortage of materials to supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary
• Performs all MRI procedures in accordance with department policies, procedures and protocols
• Evaluates images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness. Forwards the images to the Radiologist for review and reporting
• Provides advice to medical/technical staff on appropriate techniques
• Directs and monitors all procedures carried out by junior staff under supervision and step in whenever there is a requirement
• Manages and is responsible for the safe and competent use of all radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department

Accountabilities

• Ensures clear images for diagnostic purposes
• Monitors and develops as necessary quality improvement indicators to ensure continuous quality improvement & compliance with patient care standards.
• ****QUALIFICATIONS****

Required

• NLT 4 years of postgraduate experience in a multimodality site /facility including OR, Trauma fluoroscopy and general radiology in an acute care hospital (of which NLT 2 years as a senior radiographer in an acute care hospital).
• UAE National: NLT 2 years relevant experience in an acute care hospital
• NLT 6 years postgraduate experience in a multimodality site /facility including OR, Trauma, fluoroscopy and general radiology in an acute care hospital (of which NLT 3 years as a senior radiographer in an acute care hospital).
• UAE National: NLT 3 years relevant experience in an acute care hospital

Desired

• N.A.

Educational Qualification: Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a Radiography, Radiology Technology, or Medical/Diagnostic Imaging program
• Two (2) years of experience post qualification in the general radiology field
• Diploma in Radiology (minimum three (3) years course duration)
• Associate degree in Radiography program
• (minimum two (2) years course duration)
• And
• Registration/certification or accreditation as a radiographer

Desired

• Master's in Medical Imaging or relevant clinical Msc in related field. (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience
• ****ABOUT US****
• At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care.
• We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us.
• Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first.
• Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care.
• From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality-specific care at every stage and in every interaction.
• As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.
• ****ABOUT THE TEAM****

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