Radiology Assistant Vacancy at Anadach Consulting Limited


Posted on: Tue 17-12-2019

Anadach Consulting Limited - Our client is a leading provider of world-class healthcare services for over 15 years in Lagos, Nigeria with the aim of providing prompt, efficient and high-quality healthcare services to clients. As a result of strategic initiatives aimed at delivering increased value to patients’ experience, career opportunities exist for high performing professionals.
 
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
 
Job Title: Radiology Assistant
 
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Part-Time
Reports to: The Radiologist
 
The Role
The Radiology Assistant will be responsible for managing and assessing patients by performing radiographic examination using x-rays, and ultrasound imaging technology under the direction of a radiologist.
The candidate will assist the radiologist as needed and ensure that all required documentation and policy/procedures have been completed and followed.
 
Key Responsibilities
Prepare patients for procedures by taking patient’s medical history and explaining the expected nature of examinations and also answering general questions.
Perform set up and stocking of procedure rooms, which may include, but not limited to scheduling, registration, documentation, release of information and customer services.
Performs radiologic procedures by taking medical images or examinations.
Ensure that medical images are complete and made in the highest quality so as to meet the needs of the doctor in charge of patient’s care.
Enhance patient care by assisting the radiologist with patient assessment, patient management and radiological procedure.
Make initial observation of diagnostic images and ensure that documentation is completed to meet the needs of the physician.
Implement proper safety protocols and requirements to avoid contaminating the results or causing physical harm to patients or themselves.
Understand and observe health and safety at work and welfare issues, including ionizing radiation regulations, to protect self and others.
Responsible for calibrating and maintaining equipment before and after usage.
Perform pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the need of the organization in delivering quality care to patients.
 
Education, Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Radiography and registered with The Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN)
A candidate currently undergoing the NYSC program is preferable (Engagement is part-time)
Must have experience using computerized medical equipment.
 
Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Sound knowledge of medical technology with a background in basic sciences.
  • Anatomy and physiology skills
  • Radiation safety skills
  • Knowledge of medical and legal standards
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Computer skills and diagnostic imaging skills are essential.
  • Knowledge of general patient care and patient assessment.
  • Personable and efficient
  • Attention to details and observance of instructions.
  • Must be responsible and accountable.
  • Ability to handle information in a confidential manner.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
 
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV using the format below.
 
Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.