Radiography Technologist

Managerial Responsibilities

• Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties.
• Report shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience.
• Maintain records for ordering and replenishments.

• Perform all Sonography imagery procedures in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Apply detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology to produce images of high diagnostic quality.
• Acquire additional images as necessary to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
• Evaluate and assess Sonography images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness, and advise other staff when required.
• Forward images for Radiologist review and reporting.
• Apply independent professional and ethical judgment in the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
• Perform advanced sonography services or other tasks delegated by the supervising physician consistent with education, training and facility protocols, policies and procedures.
• Provide preliminary report of sonography examination for use by the interpreting physician.
• Recognize anatomy and pathology in cross‑sectional imaging to optimize scan protocols and liaise with radiologist to arrange further imaging or tests.
• Ensure the safe and competent use of all Ultrasound equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department.
• Report any incidents and equipment faults to senior staff in a timely manner.
• Operate advanced software on specialist Ultrasound equipment e.g. doppler scan.
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment, including restocking of supplies for subsequent use and equipment cleaning.
• Provide advice to medical technical staff on appropriate techniques and imagery interventions.
• Deal with patients and clinical staff initial enquiries and relay to clinical staff where necessary.
• Practice proper entries and records into Hospital Information System.
• Input the radiological images onto the Hospital PACS system.

• Promote and maintain quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place.
• Conduct method evaluation and development as per standard policies and procedures.
• Comply with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Comply with applicable precautions for environmental safety and infection control using a series of interventions that minimise or prevent cross infections.
• Ensure that safety procedures and quality assurance tests are maintained within all sections.
• Comply and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed.
• Communicate 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.

• Participate in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses on the safe and secure handling of equipment, e.g. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies and clinical presentations.
• Participate in department programs, committees, various hospital committees and staff meetings when requested.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or online education sessions.
• Complete and maintain all regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.
• Apply technical skills together with a demonstrable knowledge of and interest in sciences such as anatomy, physiology and physics.

• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply with those requirements.
• Notify OSH hazards, incidents, near misses and issues and assist with the preparation of risk assessments and incident reports.
• Attend applicable OSH infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs.
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