Radiographer

Job description / Role

Your Responsibilities:
- Maintain standard in timed and STAT testing.
- Provide exceptional patient care and ensures patient confidentiality.
- Function as a working supervisor, producing high quality diagnostic radiographs, and practicing radiation protection.
- Perform all Radiology procedures and provides exceptional patient care to patients of all ages.
- Ensure the needs of the patient are the number one priority of all Radiographers and that these needs are met effectively and efficiently.
- Ensure the safe and efficient use of radiology equipment, taking action to resolve faults/issues and advising the Head of Radiology
- Adhere to and promotes compliance with radiation safety and protection policy and associated codes of practice, and takes appropriate action where non-compliance is evident

Requirements

- Handle patient complaints and problems with the help of the Clinic Managers. Collaborate with the Head of Radiology on all major problems.
- Work closely with the Head of Radiology, and provides support as necessary.
- Maintain a positive working relationship and provides support to the Site Radiologists.
- Liaise with reception/administrative and booking staff in the booking and co-ordination of patient examinations as required.
- Ensures Radiographers are following imaging protocols and assists with implementing new techniques and protocols, reviews protocols periodically and amends them as required in collaboration with the Head of Radiology.
- Work with the Technologist Accreditation and Quality Control, to develop and/or deliver training programs to new employees on equipment and procedures in the area of operations in alignment with the department's training objectives and plans.
- Ensure the clinic is clean and presentable at all times and reports any deficiencies to the Clinic.
- Ensure all policies are implemented and maintained in the clinic, as set down by the Head of Radiology.
- Approve training courses and conference requests from Radiographers as per the approval of the Head of Radiology.
- Provide leadership in the assessment, recruitment and training of new Radiographers.

Medcare Hospitals and Medical Centres (Medcare), the premium healthcare division of Aster DM Healthcare, is one of the pioneering healthcare providers in the region.

With a focus on delivering a patient-centric journey as well as encouraging clinical excellence and state-of-the-art care, Medcare operates three multi-specialty hospitals including Medcare Hospital Safa Park Dubai, Medcare Hospital Sharjah and Medcare Women and Children Hospital in Dubai and one specialty hospital Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital. In addition, it has three specialty centres and 12 multi-specialty centres in key locations across Dubai and Sharjah.

With a team of 350+ qualified healthcare professionals, Medcare promotes and supports the highest standards in preventive, curative and rehabilitative healthcare.

About the Company

From a single medical centre to a performance-driven healthcare enterprise spread across more than 366 medical establishments, including 27 hospitals, 115 clinics and 223 pharmacies in 7 countries and growing, Aster DM Healthcare has transitioned into being the leading healthcare authority across the Middle East and India.

Currently one of the largest and fastest growing conglomerates in the MENA region, Aster DM Healthcare covers the full spectrum of healthcare services. An expansive portfolio includes hospitals and clinics, pharmacies, diagnostic centres, educational institutions, healthcare management and healthcare support systems.

Headquartered in Dubai, the Aster DM network now encompasses more than 19,657 employees( Doctors, Nurses, Others) with JCI accredited clinics and diagnostic centres.

Never content to rest on its laurels, Aster DM Healthcare is constantly seeking opportunities to set new yardsticks with advanced developments. With many more innovative and ambitious initiatives, Aster DM Healthcare has radically catalyzed the healthcare revolution across Middle East & India.

Each of the Group’s verticals is a symbol of distinction, driven by the commitment to build a healthier tomorrow and to take healthcare to the next level of excellence.