Job Role Insights

  • Date posted

    2023-11-15

  • Closing date

    2023-11-15

  • Hiring location

    Simiyu

  • Offered salary

    Min:TZS500,000/month

  • Career level

    Junior

  • Qualification

    Certificate

  • Experience

    1 - 2 Years

  • Quantity

    1 person

  • Gender

    both

Job Description

The Radiographer will be responsible of the provision of quality health care assistance for patients within the health centre. He/she will be responsible of the supervision of radiology staffs in accordance with their level of training and the patient’s acuity. He/she will offer guidance and support, maintain a clean and safe working environment and ensure that all operational tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
 
Main Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients’ medical condition and history to determine most suitable radiographic technique for diagnosis
  • Interact with patients to offer them psychological support and address their concerns regarding an imaging procedure
  • Adjust diagnostic equipment to deliver accurate amount of radiation to patients
  • Operate complex medical instruments such as X-ray, ultrasound, and several other imaging devices.
  • Direct and supervise the activities of radiography assistants and trainee radiographers
  • Maintain proper records of patient details ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Follow up on patients after treatment to track the progress of recovery and ensure patients show no signs of radiation side effect
  • Explain to patients and their family the details of a procedure and ways to manage possible side effects
  • Regularly inspect diagnostic equipment to ensure they are functional and operate efficiently
  • Assist physicians during complex radiological examinations
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to ionizing radiation
  • Correctly position patients prior to X-ray imaging in order to obtain high quality films
  • Use portable devices to conduct diagnostic scans on patients who can’t move to the radiology unit.
  • manage referrals to ensure patients receive a radiation dose as low as reasonably possible
  • supervise visiting staff and patients in radiation work areas
  • Performing administrative tasks, such as answering technical questions, scheduling appointments, and offering pre-procedure advice.


Qualifications, experiences and competencies

  • Holder of diploma in Radiographer or any equivalent qualifications from any recognized Institution.
  • Must be enrolled in the register of Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals as Radiographer.
  • A minimum of 1 years of working experience in Radiology.
  • Good writing, computer and communication skills.
  • Excellent Leadership, communication and organizational skills
  • Good writing, computer and communication skills.
  • Enthusiasm, proactive attitude, problem- solving attitude and flexibility.

 
Duty Station
Songambele Hospital, Bariadi District Council, Simiyu Region
 
Deadline for Application
Deadline for submission of applications is 30th November, 2023

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