Radiologic Technologist

Radiologic Technologist at International Organization for Migration | Fuzu

Nigeria / Abuja / Medical, health

International Organization for Migration Non-profit + 1 more

Radiologic Technologist

Abuja

• Nigeria

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Job details Location Abuja

• Nigeria

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Description Education

University Bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant experience;

Experience

Working experience in radiography, especially Chest X-Ray, knowledge of digital radiology machine required;

Up to date professional license/Board certificate as per the country’s requirement;

Good computer skill, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word is essential;

Knowledge and experience in radiology information systems and Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) an advantage; and,

Experience in screening chest X-ray an advantage.

Responsibilities Take good quality chest X-ray images of migrants as requested by Physicians and/or Radiologist in accordance with IOM and international radiographic standards and resettlement countries technical instructions. Take the appropriate additional chest X-ray views using the standard procedures, when requested.

Explain the X-ray examination procedures to applicants and answer questions. Prepare equipment’s and examination rooms for use, perform proper ID checking, correct biodata entry to CR/DR machines and standard labelling of the radiographic images avoiding substitutions.

Apply proper radiographic techniques and radiation protection procedures during X-ray taking, including providing pelvic lead shielding for all, double wrap-around lead shielding for pregnant woman, positioning of applicants, collimation of X-ray beam, and use of proper X-ray exposure factors, and monitoring of applicants during the examinations.

Perform proper processing of digital images on CR/DR machine, review the image quality and repeat when the image quality is not acceptable. Report important/urgent information to Radiologists and/or Physician.

Contribute to maintaining consistently high-quality chest X-rays in the Radiology Unit through proper utilization of radiographic techniques, checking and correcting technical quality of the images, adherence to technical requirements of resettlement countries and training of staff involved in chest X-ray taking. Take the role of quality assurance focal person for the X-ray Unit, as needed.

Participate in ensuring the overall radiation safety of the applicants, staff and the public by applying the standard radiation protection rules and regulations, regularly wearing personal radiation measurement badges, assisting the reading of the personal radiation monitoring badge, performing the duties of radiation protection focal person and communicating with the respective authorities, as needed.

Take part in the regular and timely quality assurance of the CR/DR X-ray machines through proper handling of machines and regular checking of equipment performance and reporting of issues immediately.

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