Radiographer/ct/mri

**Position**: Radiographer/CT/MRI

**Reporting To**: Incharge

**Role Purpose**:
To ensure excellence in patient care by undertaking diagnostic radiographic procedures with highest level of accuracy and in keeping with defined procedures, standards & protocols, thereby aiding in right diagnosis of patient’s ailment and defining appropriate care plan/treatment.

**key responsibilities of Radiographer are**:
**Carrying out imaging procedures with care, competence and ensuring compliance with standards, procedures & protocols**:

- General:

- Evaluating patients’ medical condition and history.
- Interacting with patients to offer them psychological support and address their concerns regarding an imaging procedure.
- Following directions of Radiologist, Clinical Specialist, more experienced staff and departmental protocols where applicable.
- Providing quality service to patients by ensuring that every patient is treated with courtesy, kindness, efficiency, efficacy and confidentiality.
- Operating complex medical instruments such as MRIs, X-ray, and other imaging devices.
- Keeping up to date with current techniques and developments in Radiographic and imaging procedures and to take part in in-service training as required. To actively participate in Continued Professional Development.
- X-ray:

- Studying the requisition and checking carefully before taking the x-ray.
- Ensuring that the x-ray is taken of the correct part of the body as indicated in the requisition slip.
- Entering the name and number of each patient in the computer before any procedure.
- Keeping abreast of various rules and regulations regarding charges for different x-ray examinations and making necessary entries in the respective registers.
- Taking proper care of machines and equipment, instruments, furniture in the department and ensuring routine maintenance.
- Loading cassettes with x-ray films.
- Storing unexposed films properly.
- Keeping an account of x-ray films and other supplies.
- Taking precautions to protect oneself, patients and other workers of the department from hazards of radiation.
- Assisting the radiologist in deep x-ray treatments.
- Assisting the radiologist in the training of x-ray technicians.
- Using portable devices to conduct diagnostic scans on patients who can’t move to the radiology unit.
- MRI:

- Performing MRI Imaging procedures on appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with the standards of practice and protocols of the hospital.
- Completing and signing patient screening form and explaining the procedure to the patient.
- Maintaining patient care, comfort and safety during the procedure.
- Under guidance and approval of Radiologist, administering contrast agents according to the hospital protocols.
- Other responsibilities:

- Regularly inspecting diagnostic equipment to ensure they are functional and operate efficiently. To report any defects or problems.
- Maintaining a clean environment inside and outside of the department.
- Following quality assurance guidelines and maintaining patient confidentially.
- Complying with all safety policies and regulations.
- Performing duty as per duty roster and attending to emergency duties when called to do so.
- Attending to any other work that may be assigned by the Incharge.
- Performing additional duties as required by the department.

**Competencies required: Knowledge, skills, attitude**:

- **Knowledge**_

Essential
- Knowledge of human anatomy
- Well versed with medical terminology
- Awareness of Radiation Safety guidelines
- In depth knowledge of radiography standards, procedures & protocols
- **Skills**_

Essential
- Expert level competence in calibrating & maintaining Imaging equipment specifically x-ray & MRI
- Ability to accurately determine how to position patients for imaging
- Critical thinking for interpreting medical images
- Ability to multitask
- Computer skills to manage radiographs & patient reports
- Communication skills
- **Attitudinal parameters**_
- Highly collaborative
- Should demonstrate highest ethical standards
- Patient care & patient handling skills

**The Individual: (qualification and experience)**

Essential
- B Sc in Radiography/ CT/MRI
- 5+ years of relevant experience in a hospital environment

Desirable
- Advance Diploma in Radiography and related domain

**KRA**
- patients Satisfaction increase to 90%.
- Patients waiting time to be reduced to less than 30mins.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mumbai Suburban, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person