Radiographer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ TASK GROUPS

• Greet, receive, and create a positive experience for every patient/family by demonstrating a professional, caring, empathetic and friendly approach following the service excellence standards and guidelines.
• Check patients’ records and documentation and prepare them physically and psychologically for the examination, including confirming patient identification, verifying requested procedure, checking pregnancy when appropriate, assessing factors that may contraindicate the procedure and identifying artifact-producing objects.
• Provide information about the procedure patients, healthcare providers and students, including providing accurate explanation and instruction, providing appropriate information to medical staff, nurses and orderlies involved in the patient care, providing explanation and instruction to the students.
• Perform routine radiographic examination, according to the assigned modality. Including positioning the patient accurately, selecting appropriate parameters for quality radiographs, choosing appropriate accessory equipment, applying As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principle for radiation protection, using two patient identifiers and conducting proper MRI screening of all individuals prior to Zone IV, recording the used technique and providing aftercare whenever necessary.
• Use protective practices to reduce radiation risks. Collimate to the area of interest to minimize patient dose. Use protective devices/apparel to minimize patient dose. Perform the appropriate and designated quality control tests on imaging and accessory equipment.
• Perform fluoroscopic and special procedures such as voiding cystogram, Intravenous pyelography (IVP), Retrograde-urethrogram,; includes preparation of equipment, sets, contrast medium and required quantity as well as selecting proper technique and proper positioning views and providing aftercare of patient.
• Evaluate the resultant procedure including reviewing of procedure for completeness and accuracy, determining whether the outcome is within the established criteria, reviewing images for evaluation of possible additional views and assessing patient’s status prior to discharge and the image archiving system.
• Work in collaboratively with receptionist/teller staff to prioritize and organize schedules and to triage routine and emergent procedures, check of billing receipt before each procedure.
• Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, set up examination rooms, ensure that all necessary equipment is ready. Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

• Operate radiographic equipment using professional judgment to adapt imaging procedures to improve diagnostic quality, consulting with appropriate medical personnel when determining a modified action plan and selecting appropriate shielding & immobilizing devices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE/KNOW-HOW

Knowledge:

Proficient Radiography knowledge.

Basic quality assurance knowledge.

Education:

Minimum Education and Experience: Radiography Diploma or equivalent degree + 3-5 years of experience as Junior Radiographer at AUBMC, or Bachelor's Degree in Radiography

Languages:

Minimum Languages: Arabic and English (IET >/= 500). Preferred Languages: French is an asset.

Computer Skills:

Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications as well as other needed software.

REPORTING CHANNEL / SUPERVISORY CHANNEL

Reporting Channel:

1st Level: Medical Imaging/Administrative Manager 

2nd Level: Operations and External Affairs Director

JOB CHARACTERISTICS  

    Physical Effort:  Occasional Physical Effort

    Work Schedule:  Regular weekdays

    Working Conditions: Exposed to patient element