Radiographer Job in Nakuru, Kenya

Job Title: Radiographer

Number of posts: 1

Location: Nakuru

Industry: Health sector

A leading diagnostics provider is seeking to recruit for the position of Radiographer.

The ideal candidate MUST be registered by the Radiation Protection Board and SORK, have a valid practice license and have a diploma in Radiography.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Explaining procedures to patients and answering questions. Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.
• Positioning patients for imaging exams. Position and immobilize patient on examining table.
• Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories. Prepare and administer oral or injected contrast media to patients.
• Monitoring patients during exams.
• Documenting information with computers. Record, process and maintain patient data and treatment records, and prepare reports.
• Ensuring safety of patients during exams. Monitor patients’ conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
• Producing diagnostic image quality examinations. Operate or oversee operation of radiologic and magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Coordinate work with clerical personnel and other technologists.
• Demonstrate new equipment, procedures, and techniques to staff, and provide technical assistance.
• Participate in planning, organizing and provision of quality radiography services
• Ensure the availability and control of relevant supplies and equipment for the department
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of radiographic equipment consistent with health requirements; report any faults noted
• Follow up on patients after treatment to track the progress of recovery and ensure patients show no signs of radiation side effect

Qualifications

• Diploma in Radiography.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send your current detailed CV (must have 3 professional referees including a current or former supervisor), registration certificate, valid license, current & expected salary ONLY to info@scanlabkenya.com by 15th Dec 2018.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted