Female Radiographer

**Date**:6 Dec 2022

**Location**: Sharjah, AE

**Company**:University Hospital Sharjah

**Position Summary**:
Performs a variety of routine radiographic procedures of a technical level consistent with optimal image quality. Responsible for patient safety and proper operations and maintenance of radiographic equipment’s

**Summary of Main Duties**:

- Actively participates in upholding and promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital - Sharjah (UHS)
- Complies with all UHS policies and procedures and fire regulations
- Participates in all aspects of the International Accreditation program to assist UHS attain and maintain international accreditation standards
- Participates in commissioning assigned areas and associated Clinical areas
- Maintains a record of scheduled patients and accommodates the emergency cases.
- Ensures proper entries and records on Radiology Information System and Hospital Information System.
- Prepares patient for X-rays by accurately assessing patient’s needs and providing required instructions to the patient.
- Positions the patient properly for radiographic views and ensures appropriate exposure factors.
- Performs adequate patient shielding and uses proper beam restricting devices.
- Uses radiation protection devices and safety measures to ensure safety and security of staff and patients.
- Prepares oral or intra venous contrast media to the patients under radiologist supervision.
- Prepares patient for fluoroscopic procedures by accurately assessing patient’s needs and providing patient education.
- Demonstrates effective skills in assisting the radiologist in performing fluoroscopic procedures.
- Operates radiographic equipment for image production and subsequently transfers images to PACS
- Effectively uses C-ARM and portable X-ray units whenever requested.
- Operates computed tomography scanner effectively for routine CT scan examinations like, Brain, Cervical spine, abdomen.
- Performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
- Practices safety measures in X-ray and fluoroscopy rooms.
- Assures that rooms are equipped with necessary supplies and linens.
- Ensures proper transfer of in patients to their wards in particular the critically ill patients.
- Performs the on call procedures in time and efficiently communicates with on call staff.
- Participates in CME and research projects.
- Reports timely to the Manager about any untoward incident either technical or administrative.
- Reports faulty or malfunctioning equipment and accessories to the Manager.
- Applies the professional code of ethics in all aspects of practice and team work including duty rota and leave policy.
- Will retain all necessary registration/license requirements
- Self-development participate in internal orientation, mandatory, ongoing education programs Attend external conferences, workshops, seminars and courses that will enhance and maintain a current knowledge base
- Works any shift as per the duty roster of the Medical Diagnostic Imaging Department when designated
- The employment terms and conditions for this position are specified in the individuals Employment Contract
- To assist the receptionists in the scheduling of patients depending on the urgency of the cases. and manage the daily workflow of the department

**Responsibilities**:
**Position Requirements/Qualifications**:
**Position**
**Requirements/Qualifications**
- Associates degree or radiologic graduate of an accredited radiologic health science program.
- One year post graduation experience
- Basic Life Support certified.

**Licenses/Registration**
- Must have a valid UAE MOH Evaluation in Radiography

**Position criteria Other Skills/Abilities**:
**Position criteria**
- Ability to work as part of a team and organize individual work in an effective manner. Have a good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Physical ability to perform radiographic and normal associated tasks.

**Other Skills/Abilities**
- Computer literacy, with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Performs advanced CT-Scan examinations according to the UHS CT exams guidelines desirable if applicable.
- Performs routine MRI examinations desirable if applicable.