Provide patient care essential to radiographic procedures, recognizing emergency patient conditions and, if necessary, initiating lifesaving first aid.
Assess patients and their clinical requirements to work out which radiographic techniques to use;
Perform a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images;
Take responsibility for radiation safety in your work area, including checking equipment for malfunctions and errors;
Manage referrals to ensure patients receive a radiation dose as low as reasonably possible;
Supervise visiting staff and patients in radiation work areas;
Help in more complex radiological examinations, working with doctors such as radiologists and surgeons;
Provide support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs;
Supervise radiography and imaging support assistants;
Keep up to date with health and safety guidelines, including ionizing radiation regulations, to protect yourself and others
Level of Education/Academic Qualification
At least Secondary School Education (KCSE).
Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications
Degree/Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography
Higher Diploma in Sonography will be an added advantage
Responsibilities
Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning and radiographic techniques to competently demonstrate anatomical structures on a radiograph or other imaging receptor;
Determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic technique with minimum radiation exposure to the patient;
Exercise problem-solving and critical-thinking skills and judgment in the performance of medical imaging procedures;
Provide patient care essential to radiographic procedures, recognizing emergency patient conditions and, if necessary, initiating lifesaving first aid;
Communicate and interact therapeutically with patient populations that are increasingly diverse and experiencing generational, cultural and ethnic shifts;
Administer ionizing radiation to produce diagnostic images with prudent judgment;
Apply knowledge of principles of radiation hygiene for the patient, self and others;
Demonstrate expected ethical and professional behavior within the profession’s scope of practice;
Examine images for the purpose of evaluating technique, positioning, and other pertinent technical qualities;
Utilize physical strength and capabilities by assisting and lifting patients onto and from radiographic tables, by carrying various accessory equipment, and by manipulating radiographic equipment;
Competently perform a wide range of radiologic procedures on children and adults and other clients of diverse populations;
Collaborate with others in the medical community to promote standards of excellence in the imaging sciences area;
Participate in quality assurance activities;
Demonstrate an understanding of advanced imaging modalities, and use the general education course requirements to promote lifelong personal and professional growth;
Promote a positive learning environment for the education and clinical skills development of radiography students;
Exercise security and confidentiality with all patient medical information;
Use appropriate skills in researching, retrieving and discriminating between all sources of medical information using modern technologies.
Available on call and during emergency situations
Any other responsibilities as assigned by medical administrator from time to time
Job Requirements
Required education
Required relevant work experience
Required languages:
