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Job Title:    Imaging Technologist /
Radiographer

Organisation: Case
Hospital

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Case Hospital is an
80-bed modern facility equipped with the latest technologies in health-care.
Case is a full-service hospital with dedicated and professional staff;
state-of-the-art Operating Theatre, Intensive Care Unit, Dialysis Unit,
Children’s Ward, Full range of imaging: Digital X-ray, Flouroscopy, CT Scan,
MRI, Mammogram, Cardiography, Ultra sound, Laboratories, Immunization and HIV
management. The facility is renowned for excellence in all medical specialties
with both out-patient and in-patients’ care. Other services include
physiotherapy, ambulance services and a dedicated Labor-Suite with antenatal
and postnatal care. The facility is open 24 hours, seven days a week.

Job Summary:  The Imaging Technologist / Radiographer perform
X-rays, CT scans, MRls, and other forms of medical imaging to help diagnose
illnesses and conditions. Radiographers are equipped with the technological
skills to handle imaging equipment and the interpersonal skills necessary for
patient care. As a healthcare facility which operate 24 hours a day,
radiographers may work irregular hours, including nights and weekends. It’s a
physically and mentally demanding job that requires extended periods standing
and working in sometimes fast-paced and high – stakes situations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

•                    
Receive
patients in the Radiology department.

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Analyse
patients request forms.

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Process
patients’ results and deliver them to their respective doctors on time.

•                    
Ensure
effective management of radiology equipment in good working conditions as well
as the infrastructure of the department. Also being able to report to the
responsible person in case of any fault detected.

•                    
Supervise
adequate! appropriate supply of utilities.

•                    
Advise
our clients on costs per examination.

•                    
Ensure
all clients are billed for the examination to be performed.

•                    
Ensure
proper training, hands — on support and mentoring for all the Radiology interns
and new recruits or those failing to meet standards as well as appropriate HR
orientation, training.

•                    
Develop
quality control and quality assurance system and participate in external
quality assurance programs for the Radiology.

•                    
Ensure
standardization of quality and proper procedures are followed at all times with
strict adherence to Radiology protocol and procedure manual.

•                    
Assist
the Radiologist during special radiological procedures.

•                    
To
perform all examinations including breast, scrotal and paediatric ultrasound
scans when called upon, as the situation may demand, within your technical
expertise and in emergency situations.

•                    
Document
and record all patients’ examinations while in your care.

•                    
Ensure
working station and all areas are clean and operational; supervise the
Radiographer nurse and inform cleaning staff delegated to. ~ Receive the hand over
report from the previous shift and ensure full report is given to the next
shift, IF ANY.

•                    
Report
any challenges, failures and success met to the In-charge / HOD.

•                    
Any
other assignments as may be given by either the In-charge! HOD

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

•                    
The
applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in radiography.

•                    
Valid
License

•                    
A
minimum of three years of related work experience

•                    
Medical
knowledge, Technical expertise, Mathematical ability, Critical thinking,
Patient and calm demeanor and People skills

How to Apply:

Please bring your
application (CV, Cover letter, diplomas and certificates) to HR Department at
Case Hospital. Please clearly indicate the position being applied.

Deadline: Sunday, April 28th 2019 at 5 PM.

NB:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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