About this role
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare patients for radiologic procedures. Escort patients to dressing and x-ray rooms, provide verbal and/or written instructions and assist patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed. Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure patient care, safety and comfort during scan. • Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Position radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of examination. Take x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety. • Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members. • Ensure radiologic equipment remains in working order. Report equipment malfunctions to Practice Manager or supervisor. • Perform related administrative duties including completing necessary forms, labeling films and film envelopes and maintaining procedure logs. • Retrieve radiologic orders from and input related data into the electronic medical record. • Maintain adequate radiologic supplies. • Serve as a back-up for clinical team members as needed by controlling patient flow, • Perform all other duties as assigned. • To treat patient with compassion and to be person centered care. QUALIFICATIONS: • Associate degree in Radiology Technology from an approved college/school in Radiologic Technology. • Meets the Saudi commission for health Specialties licensure requirements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • Practical experience in Radiology Technology, of which at least 1 years should have Special procedures experience.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS: • Must be proficient in English language. Arabic is desirable.
COMPETENCE: • Knowledge of radiologic standards, requirements and regulations. • Knowledge of radiologic safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations. • Knowledge of radiologic equipment uses and maintenance. • Accuracy –Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. • Communication –Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. • Computer Skills –Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record. • Confidentiality –Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations. • Customer Service Oriented –Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures. • Detail Oriented –Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. • Flexibility –Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities. • Positivity–Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change. • Teamwork –Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers. Working Under Pressure –Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situation RIGHT ATTITUDE: • Reliable: Candidates who are consistently available and complete work on time.