Radiographer - Mammography

Job Description Responsible to independently or under the supervision of senior radiographers perform all general radiography imagery procedures, analyze output and report to supervisor as needed.

Responsibilities

• Managerial Reporting shortage of materials to (supervisor) senior radiographer at earliest convenience, maintaining records for ordering and replenishments
• Technical Performing all general radiography procedures in accordance with department policies, procedures and protocols
• Performing other radiography (special) procedures as required
• Evaluates images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness. Forwards images to Radiologist for review and reporting
• Adhere to radiation safety principles, ALARA principle, dose limits and to follow the radiation safey policies, procedures and departmental “local rules”
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment. Including restocking of supplies for subsequent use and equipment cleaning
• Providing advice to medical/technical staff on appropriate techniques and clinical staff on appropriate imagery interventions
• Dealing with patients and clinical staff initial enquiries and to relay to clinical staff where necessary
• Whenever required, directing and monitoring all procedures carried out by junior staff under supervision and step in whenever there is a requirement
• Responsible for the safe and competent use of all radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department
• Providing advice and respond to queries across the organization
• Performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place. Conduct method evaluation/development as per standard policies and procedures
• Complying with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable
• Complying with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection (In conjunction with relevant departments)
• Maintaining the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded
• Practicing within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures
• Ensuring that SOP (standard operation procedures) and Quality Assurance tests are maintained within all sections
• Being responsible for documenting all intervention in appropriate format
• Comply and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed
• Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status
• Education Participating in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses in the safe and secure handling of equipment, i.e. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations
• Participating in department programs/committees, various hospital committees, and staff meetings (if requested)
• Participating in the orientation and training of new employees and radiography interns
• Ensuring appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures
• Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education units
• Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames

Qualifications Qualification :-

Special Certificate:-

Required

• NLT 2 years’ experience as radiographer in a multimodality site/facility including OR, trauma , etc.in an acute care hospital.
• NLT 4 years’ experience as radiographer in a multimodality site/facility including OR, trauma , etc.in an acute care hospital.

For national graduates: Completion of Radiology Internship program

Desired N.A.

About Us Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE that was established in 2007 with the objective of operating all public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

SEHA is committed to delivering world-class healthcare services using the most advanced diagnostics and systems across its network of public healthcare centers and hospitals in addition to partnering with global leaders in healthcare, including world renowned organizations such as the Mayo Clinic.

About The Team Al Dhafra hospitals is a premier medical institution located in Al Dhafra, encompassing six hospitals which are Madinat Zayed, Ghayathi, Marfa, Delma, and Liwa. In addition, the institution also includes four clinics which are Bida Mutawa, Abu Al-Abyad Clinic, Sir Bani Yas Clinic, and Al Dhafra Family Medicine Center (DFMC). Together, these hospitals and clinic provide coverage across 16 different specialties including inpatient and outpatient medical services covering different fields and specialties, including internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology & obstetrics, general surgery, anesthesia, pharmacy services, laboratory and diagnostic radiology.