Job Title: Radiographer
Organisation: LifeLink Medical Group
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company:
LifeLink Medical Group is a private medical establishment, initially founded as Lifelink Medical Centre in 2008 with a goal of bringing superior but affordable medical services, closer to the people. Currently running a hospital in Namugongo, and an urban clinic in Ntinda. LifeLink offers both general and specialist health services in a sparkly, friendly and well-supervised environment.
Job Summary: The Radiographer will carry out radiographic imaging for diagnosis treatment and management of patients, carried out with utmost transparency, professionalism and duty of care.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Positioning patients safely for examinations and, if necessary, adapting standard techniques, depending on medical conditions associated with disability, illness or trauma;
- Recording imaging identification and patient documentation quickly and accurately and observing protocols to ensure compliance with the data protection act and patient confidentiality;
- Learning new techniques and technologies as required by professional bodies and participating in annual performance appraisal programs;
- Performing necessary administrative tasks, when required;
- Understanding and observing health and safety at work and welfare issues, including ionizing radiation regulations, to protect yourself and others;
- Undertaking quality control checks on x-rays and associated equipment, and contributing to quality assurance and audit initiatives;
- Ensuring that equipment is regularly checked for malfunctions and any faults are reported;
- Reporting incidents of injury to yourself or others according to departmental procedures;
- Assessing patients and their clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic techniques;
- Performing a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images;
- Observing and maintaining contact with patients during their waiting, examination and post-examination stay in the department;
- Assisting in more complex radiological examinations under the supervision of a radiologist and senior staff
- Working effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that an efficient service is provided to patients, for example by sharing specialist knowledge and expertise;
- Using initiative to prioritize, deliver and time-manage workload effectively and, when appropriate, assisting senior staff to plan efficient control of work flow patterns within the department;
- Providing support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Radiography from a recognized university
- A Post graduate Diploma in Medical Ultra Sound will be an added advantage
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a reputable institution
- Must be registered with the Allied Health Profession council and possess a valid practicing license
- Excellent Verbal and Written Skills
- Good leadership skills
- Problem solving skills
- Extensive medical knowledge
- be able to use specialized medical equipment and computer software
- Excellent organizational skills required
- Ability to perform well under pressure and work under minimum supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills using the team work concept
- Careful and analytical approach to work
- Detail oriented
- Sympathetic, empathetic, supportive and professional approach to patients
- Possess physical stamina
- Able to prioritize and learn independently
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter, updated CV and academic documents to [email protected]
For more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline