Radiographer - CT

Responsibilities

• Responsible to independently or under the supervision of senior radiographers perform all CT imagery procedures, analyze output and report to supervisor as needed.
• Maintaining sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties.
• Reporting shortage of materials to supervisor senior radiographer CT at earliest convenience, maintaining records for ordering and replenishments.
• Performing all CT imagery procedures in accordance with department policies, procedures and protocols.
• Applying detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology in order to produce images of high diagnostic quality.
• Performing other related radiography special procedures as required.
• Evaluating and assessing CT images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness, and advising other staff when required.
• Forwards images to Radiologist for review and reporting.
• Conducting all preparations, cannulations, administrations of IV contrast agents under the supervision of supervisor or physician.
• Recognizing anatomy and pathology in cross sectional imaging to optimize scan protocols and liaise with radiologists to arrange further imaging or tests.
• Responsible for the safe and competent use of all radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department.
• Reporting any incidents and equipment faults or deterioration to senior staff in a timely manner.
• Operating advanced software on specialist radiological equipment e.g. Bolus tracking, image reconstructions, quantifications and dynamic imaging.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment, including restocking of supplies for subsequent use and equipment cleaning.
• Providing advice to medical technical staff on appropriate techniques and imagery interventions.
• Dealing with patients and clinical staff initial enquiries and to relay to clinical staff where necessary.
• Performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place.
• Conduct method evaluation development as per standard policies and procedures.
• Complying with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Complying with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection.
• Maintaining the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded.
• Practicing within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that SOP, standard operation procedures and Quality Assurance tests are maintained within all sections.
• Being responsible for documenting all intervention in appropriate format.
• Comply and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed.
• Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status.
• Participating in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses in the safe and secure handling of equipment i.e. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies and clinical presentations.
• Participating in department programs committees, various hospital committees and staff meetings if requested.
• Participating in the orientation and training of new employees and radiography interns.
• Ensuring appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures.
• Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education units.
• Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.

• N 2 year post graduate experience with helical /Spiral scanning in an acute care hospital.
• N 4 years post graduate experience with helical/ Spiral Scanning in an acute care hospital.