Job responsibilities
Provide patient care and participate in clinical research and education
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Undertake Radiographic and Imaging examinations as required
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Maintain a high standard of Radiography
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Take part in on-call service as required
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Ensure that the three principles of radiation protection, namely justification, optimization and dose constraints/limits are adhered to
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Take part in routine daily inspection of equipment and quality assurance procedures
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Keep up-to-date with current techniques and developments in Radiographic and imaging procedures and to take part in in-service training as required.
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Participate in Continued Professional Development
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Take responsibility for the general cleanliness, tidiness and safety of the Department, with specific responsibility for their own work area.
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Familiarize them with current infection control procedures
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Report all defects and occurrences that might affect safety
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Provide a quality service for patients by ensuring that every patient is treated as an individual in terms of courtesy, kindness, efficiency, efficacy and confidentiality
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Assessing patients and their clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic techniques
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Performing a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images.
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Observing and maintaining contact with patients during their waiting, examination and post-examination stay in the department.
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Assisting in more complex radiological examinations under the supervision of a radiologist and senior staff
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Providing support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs.
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Recording imaging identification and patient documentation quickly and accurately and observing protocols to ensure compliance with Guidelines/ radiological practices and patient confidentiality.
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Submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the supervisor.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Radiology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Imaging
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Diagnostic Radiography
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Imaging Technology with three (3) years of relevant working experience at Hospital Level and having a registration certificate and a valid license to practice medicine issued by professional council in Rwanda.
3 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Digital literacy skills
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Knowledge of Rwandan health sector
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Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage
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Knowledge of clinical services Policy and procedure
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Knowledge to interact with patients
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Diagnostic radiography procedures skills
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Result oriented
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
