Detalhes do emprego
About the Job : To examine the anatomy, pathology and clinical history of a patient as well as their previous images to select the most appropriate technique for diagnosis while minimizing a patient’s exposure to radiation. Responsibilities:
- Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
- Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Supports the Supervisor – Radiography to manage and maintain a high level of expertise and reducing faults/issues effectively to guarantee the safe operations of the Radiography equipment, ensuring an efficient flow and optimal utilization of resources.
- Provides direct medical care to patients.
- Conduct patient examinations and diagnosis of the nature of disease or disorder.
- Performs aspirates, biopsies and other related tests and special procedures.
- Undertaking and performing CT, MR, Mammography, and general X-Ray examinations requested to a high level of radiographic skill.
- Assist the Consultant Radiologists in the performance of their examinations, being amenable at all times to a broad spectrum of requests.
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Imaging.
- Post Graduate degree in medical imaging required if base degree not in medical imaging/Radiography.
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