Posted on: Mon 16-12-2019

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. 

 

POSITION: RADIOLOGY ASSISTANT (PART-TIME)

 

LOCATION: LAGOS

 

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. 

 

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. 

 

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. 

 

METHOD OF APPLICATION

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR NAME AND POSITION AS THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL AND SEND A COVER LETTER AND CV to: [email protected]

Please Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted. 

 

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