Radiology technician

About the Role

We are currently looking for Radiology Technician who will be responsible for conducting tests and conveying accurate results to the Radiologist. This position requires basic knowledge in diagnostic imaging and involves receiving patients at the medical imaging department, registering and preparing them and then initiating the process of capturing the diagnostic images by using different radiological techniques like X-ray, Ultrasound, CT/ MRI. 

About the Responsibility

• Use evidence based practice and clinical guidelines to produce high quality images for a range of imaging procedures.
• Be aware of safe guarding policies, both local and national, and implement such policies should it become necessary.
• Assess clinical conditions, prioritise health problems, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Ensure that patients are prepared for their procedures and have been given all the relevant information required before the need for imagine.
• Manage own client caseload including the interpretation of test results with referral to physicians as necessary.
• Provide emergency care to patients as necessary and attend annual resuscitation training.
• Have the ability to authorise referrals for primary imaging whilst ensuring that the procedure is justified and escalate any concerns may they arise.  

About the Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Bachelor degree from an accredited university in Radiography, Radiology Technology or Medical/ Diagnostic Imaging program; Diploma in Radiology, Associate degree in Radiography.
• UAE license or Eligibility is preferable.
• English fluency is mandatory
• Knowledge of Arabic is preferable

Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a similar role.

Job-Specific Skills:

Undertake clinical duties, with relevant training in the below areas:

• Basic Life Support
• Breast screening/Mammography
• X-ray
• Ultrasound
• Bone Mineral Scan
• Computerised Tomography (CT) Scanning or Sonography
• Interventional Radiography
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Nuclear Medicine
• Computer Literacy

Behavioural Competencies:

• Excellent presentation and analytical skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Good decision making skills
• Strong operational thinking skills
• Critical Thinking
• Conflict Management