Radiographer

Role & responsibilities

• Assessing patients and their clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic techniques
• Performing a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images;
• Observing and maintaining contact with patients during their waiting, examination and post-examination stay in the department.
• Assisting in more complex radiological examinations working with radiologists and doctors and surgeons.
• Providing support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs.
• Recording imaging identification and patient documentation quickly and accurately and observing protocols to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality.
• Understanding and observing health and safety at work and welfare issues, including ionizing radiation regulations, to protect yourself and others.
• Ensuring that equipment is regularly checked for malfunctions and any faults are reported.
• Responding to telephone enquiries relating to patients, lab requests, x-rays, prescription

requests etc.

• Co-ordinating appointments for specialist referrals, x-rays lab testing, etc. and conveying

pertinent instructions and information to the patient.

• Completing and co-ordinating consent forms and day sheets.
• Performing other related duties within the clinic as may be assigned.

Activities :

• Loads x-ray film cassettes.
• Takes radiographs.
• Develops, fixes, washes, dries, and files x-ray film.
• Prepares solutions.
• Requisitions supplies and materials.
• Keeps records of x-ray film, unit activities, and related records. Assists in the care and maintenance of x-ray equipment.

Assists in scheduling and arranging for x-ray clinics.

Preferred candidate profile

More than 6 months experience with qualification