Radiographer
Job Role Insights
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Date posted
2023-11-15
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Closing date
2023-11-15
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Hiring location
Simiyu
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Offered salary
Min:TZS500,000/month
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Career level
Junior
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Qualification
Certificate
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Experience
1 - 2 Years
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Quantity
1 person
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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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