Imaging Scientist Vacancy at Pyramids Diagnostic Services


Posted on: Sat 22-05-2021

Pyramids Diagnostics Services was established to meet the critical desire to bridge the gap in the diagnostic arm of the health sector in Nigeria. Our services ranges from pre-admission medical examination, pre-employment medical examination. We conduct varying laboratory tests; molecular testing; paternity DNA testing, Hepatitis Virus Load, HIV viral load, BRACA I & II, HLA testing, cancer related testing etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Imaging Scientist

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

  • Prepare patient for diagnostic imaging exam.
  • Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
  • Minimizes radiation to patient 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 and using the emergency cart.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders to administrators for supplies; verifying radiology supplies delivered by suppliers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Radiography with possession of a provisional license to practice from the respective regulatory bodies is mandatory.
  • Must have 4 years work experience.
  • Patience, decisiveness and meticulousness.
  • A desire to contribute to patient care and treatment.
  • High level, clear and effective, oral and written communication skills
  • A responsible and mature approach to their work.
  • Excellent IT skills.
  • Accuracy, with good attention to detail.
  • A systematic approach to tasks and the ability to follow instructions and set procedures.
  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as supervise the work of more junior staff in the laboratory.
  • Use of MRI and CT Scan required.

Application Closing Date

4th June, 2021.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter with CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted