Job Title:
Department:
Based in:
Reports to:
Radiographer
Radiology
Dar es Salaam
Chief Radiographer
Job Purpose Summary:
The Radiographer shall be responsible for the justification and performance of
radiographic examinations; supervision, guidance, support to junior members of
staff and to contribute to their education and training. Also working effectively as a
member of a multidisciplinary team; providing direct care and an optimum
diagnostic service in order to assist in the management of patients within the
directorate of radiology. Moreover maintaining high levels of professional and
radiographic standards and be able to work in any of the departments associated
with the directorate including weekends, nights and on calls for the hospital in
general.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
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Performs clinical work using specialized imaging equipment, rotating
through a number of areas within the Department. Rotation will
include some or all of the areas listed. The CT Department, MRI
Department, General Radiology Department (Including Theatre and
Mobile work) and Bone Density (DEXA) scanning.
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Participates in the Departmental cross-training programme to become
proficient in other specialist modalities as required.
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Provides training for staff and students within own area(s) of expertise.
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Contribute to the supervision of clinical work and activities within assigned
areas, to ensure the maintenance of highest professional standards.
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Maintain clear lines of communication between all clinical and non-clinical
staff to ensure the delivery of a quality imaging service.
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Responsible for reporting of equipment faults in accordance with
Departmental guidelines.
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Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements and Trust policies
and procedures.
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Assist with the development and maintenance of Departmental policies and
procedures and systems of work.
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Participate in clinical audit programmes.
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Ensure practice is evidence based, shared, and, wherever possible, patient
focused.
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Carry out duties in accordance with statutory regulations including the “Code
of Professional Conduct for Radiographers” and “Health Professional Council”
regulations.
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Demonstrate continuing professional development including attending
courses and participation in Hospital/Departmental training programmes in
agreement with the head of department.
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Participate in the Hospital Performance Management Programme including
production of Personal Work Plan, establishing training needs and developing
the Company’s core behavioral Competencies.
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Participate in the education and development of Radiographers, students and
other staff groups as required.
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Act independently in the assessment of referrals for X-Ray examinations,
taking full responsibility for the justification of general X-Ray examinations in
order to reduce unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure of patients in
accordance with IR(ME)R 2000.
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Maintain a high level of expertise in the safe operation of all X-Ray and
ultrasound equipment and manage faults effectively.
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Ensuring all equipment is kept clean and in good working order. Reporting all
faults of hazards promptly.
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All imaging equipment requires a great deal of accuracy and precision. It is to
be used under strict operator and manufactures guidelines. Equipments used
include: static x ray tables, erect bucky assemblies, fluoroscopy equipments,
mobile x-ray units, ceiling suspended x ray tubes, CR readers, dry laser
printers, Mammography machine etc.
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Carry out Quality Assurance tests in compliance with statutory and
manufactures guidelines.
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Diagnostic quality of images produced.
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Prioritize own workload and that of junior radiographers.
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Evaluate radiograph and undertake additional radiological views if clinically
indicated.
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Be accountable for own professional actions. Works within Codes of Practice,
occupational standards and Policies and Procedures.
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Asses the condition of the patient and decide on appropriate techniques to
obtain the radiograph required.
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Participates in the allocation of duties, supervision and training of clinical
staff.
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Contributes to Departmental policy and procedural changes.
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Uses clinical judgment and experience to ensure optimum imaging standards
and patient care for individual cases.
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Uses clinical experience and knowledge to justify General Radiological
examinations in accordance with the Ionizing Radiation Regulations.
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Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of
care.
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Prioritize workload depending on the severity of a patient condition and the
direct impact on their management and organize Radiographer cover
appropriately
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Liaise with fellow healthcare workers and referring clinicians to provide a high
quality imaging service to patients.
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Maintain accurate patient records by input of accurate information to reflect
the service provided and meet professional standards.
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Work independently when providing a stand/by and on call service to
patients requiring urgent imaging due to acute trauma or illness.
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Undertake IV cannulation for patients requiring the injection of contrast
media following the required training and assessment of competence.
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Undertake radiographic procedures in the dedicated X-Ray room in the
Accident and Emergency department working as part of the team particularly
overnight and weekends.
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Ensure patient records and confidentiality are maintained in accordance with
Hospital policies and statutory regulations including the Data Protection Act.
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Ensure that Departmental records are maintained for all patients and that all
statistical information, equipment information and staff training information
relating to the department are documented appropriately.
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Accountable for own professional actions. Works within Codes of Practice,
occupational standards and Policies and Procedures.
Knowledge and skills requirements
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Must be a qualified Radiographer, i.e., DCR or BSc.
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Must be registered with the Medical Radiology & Imaging Professionals
Council.
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Experience in one or more specialized modality is desirable.
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Strong Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Presentation skills and
Negotiation skills.
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Strong project management, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
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Must demonstrate strategic thinking and proven ability to lead initiatives
through implementation and monitoring phases.
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Excellent, high-level business communication skills both in written and verbal
formats with ability to persuasively deliver presentations and
recommendations to senior executives, board members, network
representatives and external partners and third-party services.
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Excellent collaborative, interpersonal and relationship building skills across
cross-functional teams.
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Commitment to the Hospital’s values of service excellent, integrity, quality,
and team spirit.
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities in a fastpaced, ever-changing work environment.
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Ability to create, refine and manage new business strategies and processes.
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Demonstrated cultural sensitivity, adaptability and flexibility to live and work
in a less-than-fully-structured environment; Cross-cultural experiences would
be a definite asset.
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Ability to work with diverse groups and commitment to advancing workplace
diversity.
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Collaborative partner who values teamwork and integration.
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Openness, accessibility and visibility; approachable.
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Motivational and inspirational with a commitment to excellence.
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Excellent communication, listening, and negotiation skills, inclusive of other’s
views
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Sense of humor, strong confident style and enthusiastic disposition.
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Demonstrated and inherent Integrity and honesty.
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Demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic attitude at all times.
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Focused and detail oriented.
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Highly organized and have excellent prioritization skills.
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Work well under stressful conditions, sometimes within tight timelines, to
keep self and others focused, objective and effective in the face of pressure.
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Influence others through positive action and elicit support.
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Employ problem solving and decision making abilities to resolve challenges
quickly and creatively through appropriate courses of action.
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Results oriented: Concentrate on activities necessary to achieve
departmental and company’s goals.
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Customer Centered: Strive to attain a continual standard of 100% internal
and external customer satisfaction in all areas. On a daily basis be prepared
to operate imaging equipment in differing and demanding environments
being able to manage an unpredictable workload effectively and interact
successfully with fellow health care professionals.
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Cope with the mental and physical demands of working in acute areas,
independently, sometimes having to provide images on severely injured,
abusive or violent patients.
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Ensure personal safety and that of the patient during lifting and handling
procedures.
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Frequent requirement for prolonged concentration and accuracy while
operating Imaging equipment.
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Occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions during clinical duties,
can come in contact with blood, body fluids, unpleasant smells and unclean
patients.
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Occasional exposure to highly distressing circumstances such as an
unexpected deterioration of a patient’s condition or a patient/relative
complaint.
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Frequent light lifting and occasional moderate lifting during clinical duties
such as carrying cassettes (4kg), QA phantoms/MRI Coils (5-15kg) and
assisting patients on and off the table.
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Frequent long periods of standing while wearing heavy protective clothing.
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Directly supervise and train rotational staff and student radiographers while
maintaining a high throughput of patient’s high standards of works.
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Manual handling and Basic Life Support training is mandatory.
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Ensuring patient cooperation by overcoming fears and lack of knowledge
within limited time frames. Using empathy and persuasion to achieve a
positive experience for the patient and optimum imaging standards.
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Cross-training in a variety of different specialist modalities using different
types of equipment.
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Participating in the training and supervision of staff who may not necessarily
be at a lower grade but are less experienced in a particular specialty.
Application mode:
All interested Candidates should apply not later than Friday 10th May 2013
electronically to the below email address attaching their C.V only.
The subject line should read “Application for Radiographer Position”
Email: careers@mygoli.com