Radiographer at Lagoon Hospitals

Lagoon Hospitals is the only Nigerian Hospital group accredited by the Joint Commission International, and one of two groups in Sub-Saharan African to be so accredited. The Hospitals was first accredited in 2011 and re-accredited in 2015, 2018 and 2021. This is a guarantee of safe and quality healthcare that meets international standards.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Radiographer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Chief Radiographer

 Job Description

• This role is responsible for producing quality diagnostic images that will assist clinicians in patient management.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Set up examinations rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready
• Operation of radiologic and magnetic imaging equipment to produce images for diagnostic purposes
• Review and evaluation of developed x-rays, video tape, or computer generated information to determine suitability for diagnostic purposes.
• Liaise and work with other medical and non-medical staff to ensure quality care is given to patients
• Prepare and administer oral or injected contrast media to patients.
• Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide through area of interest during surgery
• Prompt incidence reporting and management of patients’ grievances
• Participate at the Hospitals’ CME’s and quality improvement activities
• Comply with the use of standard operating procedures and policies
• Monitor patients’ conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physicians
• Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during procedure
• Collaborate with other medical team members, (physicians and nurses), to conduct special procedures.
• Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient’s bedside.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of self and patients’

Key Result Areas/ Performance Goals:

• Patient positioning and immobilization on examining table
• Imaging equipment positioning and adjustment of controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination
• Ability to key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Radiology or its equivalent.
• Registration with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria with valid practicing license.
• 1 year experience in a related role.

Core Competencies:

• Computer literacy
• Working knowledge of x-ray equipments, including fluoroscopy and mobile units.
• Working knowledge of CT Scanner

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  30th November, 2021.