Job Description

Basic Purpose of the role

The Radiographer is responsible for proactively assisting the Senior Radiographer in using radiation in the form of x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound to assess, diagnose, and treat patients for a variety of injuries and diseases.. The Radiographer will ensure the delivery of International standards of care in accordance with established  National practices, policies and procedures. The post holder will be responsible for assisting in providing an efficient and effective high quality service and must also ensure a multidisciplinary team approach to care is utilised in conjunction with the Allied Healthcare teams.

Key responsibilities of the role

Managerial/Administration

Contribute to developing Radiology service standards and ensure they are consistently met. Acting as a role model, they will deliver high clinical and operational performance standards by developing and supporting the multi-disciplinary clinical teams.

Collaborates with nursing and allied health staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive officers and other stakeholders in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services.

To market, promote and profile the service to patients, referrers and the general public and to undertake business development activities.

Uses unit resources in a cost effective and responsible manner

Actively participates in the process for ensuring the organisation achieves and maintains JCIA status or other rehabilitation accreditations.

Ensures the reporting of all adverse events, incidents and near misses.

Contributes to investigations of complaints and incidents and draft responses as required in a timely manner.

Contributes to the monitoring of key performance indicators and developing action plans as required
 

Other responsibilities

Technical

Responsible for the implementation and delivery of age appropriate patient care congruent with the mission, vision and values of the organisation.

Performs all general radiography procedures in accordance with department policies, procedures and protocols. Performs other radiography (special) procedures as required.

Evaluates images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness. Forwards images to Radiologist for review and reporting. Ensures that Department activities are integrated and coordinated with key care departments.

Quality & Safety

Evaluates factors related to safety, outcomes, effectiveness, cost, and social impact when developing and implementing practice innovations.Participates in Quality Assurance programs within the clinical care setting.

Compliance guidelines

Complying with Policies, Procedures and Practices of Al Reem Integrated Healthcare Center Facilities and other Regulatory Requirements    Implements evaluation systems related to Radiology service performance, such as clinical metrics for patient satisfaction and outcomes and develop Key Performance Indicators and dashboards to demonstrate the Radiology service performance.

Participates in the formulation of Quality Assurance programs in line with strategic direction.

Participates on relevant committees and on special projects as required.

Maintaining Confidentiality    
Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/staff information.
Ensures all therapy staff maintains confidentiality regarding patient/staff information.

Promoting Customer Service Standards    
Promotes positive public relations with patients, peers, medical staff and members of the general public.
Collaborates with personnel from non-clinical department/disciplines regarding issues that may negatively impact patient care; facilitate solutions as needed.

Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety, Materials Management and Maintenance Standards    
Maintain a positive work environment for staff and promote team efforts, promote and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.
Adheres to the policies of Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control Guidelines in all work practices.

Ensuring Personal Effectiveness    
Emotionally self-aware, practice self-control, able to empathetically interact and understand the team and their needs and demonstrates effective management of relations to ensure team success and better patient care outcome.
Acts as a role model for all staff.
Demonstrates evidence of ongoing professional development in leadership and management.
Actively participates in the annual system of performance evaluation.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

Qualifications    

General Radiographer: BSc in Radiography OR Graduate from an accredited Diploma course in  Radiography (Not less than 3 year syllabus)
Maintains valid, current licensure from own country.
BLS certification.

Specialist Certifications    
Degree in Healthcare management/ administration is advantageous.
IV certification.

Experience Required in addition to the Qualifications mentioned above  (Relevant to the Job)    
Not less than 3 years of post graduate experience in an acute care hospital.
Knowledge of UAE Health Regulations.
International accreditation experience.

• Additional Requirements / Remarks    
• The ability to influence and implement change.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Organized and able to work methodically.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Able to relate to people from different cultural backgrounds.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
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Physical requirements

The position requires a considerable amount of physical work. The individual must be able to quickly manoeuvre throughout halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies. The following denote the key physical requirements for the job which may require: Standing, Simple Grasping, Fine Manipulation, Operation Machinery / Equipment, Lifting / overhead reaching, Twisting, Climbing / Balancing, Crouching / Squatting, Reaching and Manual handling of people of approximately 100kg. Lifting equipment must be used whenever practicable.

In addition the position requires office work involving extensive use of the computer and interdepartmental coordination. Typical physical demands include: a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, normal or corrected vision and hearing, extensive sitting and walking, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout the facility and lift up to 13 kgs.