Cath Lab Radiographer

Job Objective/Purpose

The Cath lab Radiographer will be responsible for performing diagnostic and interventional imaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care while ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Processing and printing of quality and appropriate images to assist in diagnosis. administer contrast media under the direction of the radiologist.
  • Ensuring availability and optimum utilization of consumables for cost effectiveness.
  • Producing timely and accurate results in line with Imaging SOPs
  • To ensure real time billing of all procedures has been done before they are carried out.
  • Accurate identification and preparation of the client prior to imaging procedures
  • Counseling of patients and next of kin about the procedure and obtain consent.
  • To provide high quality care and services and maintaining the professional ethics.
• Ensure radiation safety within the facility for both staff and patients.
• Adhere to Infection Prevention Control measures per the hospital policies.
• Performs calibration, standardization and routine preventive maintenance on imaging equipment per the established procedures and protocols.
• Safeguard and provide basic maintenance and safety of imaging equipment in the facility.
• Report daily to the Radiology Manager on the status and usage of radiology equipment, and radiology  supplies
  • Track and report equipment downtime
  • Track and report equipment usage
  • Daily monitoring of stock levels to ensure no stock outs and provide feedback to the Radiology Manager for new orders.
• Maintain imaging records, ensure filing of patient records and tests results to comply with the legislative regulations.
• Tracking and check patient images and correct reports from the radiologists
• Ensure daily shift handover report 
• Advice on appropriate and/or additional imaging procedure to aide in diagnosis. 
• Active participation in monthly departmental meetings
• Maintaining the patient’s privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.

Person Specification

• Diploma in any of the following: Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences, ultrasound, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy and Digital Medical Imaging Equipment or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following: Radiography Sciences, Radiography Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Radiation and Protection Board License.
• Report writing skills
• Attention to details
• Good communication skills
• Reliability
• Basic IT skills