Radiology Assistant at Anadach Consulting Limited

Anadach Consulting Limited - Our client, a growing facility in Lagos that places strong emphasis on the delivery of high quality patient-centered care. They provide General Paediatric Services, Medical and Surgical Outpatient Consultations and specialized services for Adults. As a result of expansion and strategic initiatives aimed at delivering increased value to patients’ experience, career opportunities exist in the capacity below:

Job Title: Radiology Assistant

Location: Lagos
Reports To: The Radiologist

The Role

• The Radiology Assistant manages and assesses patients by performing radiologic procedures within the scope of licensure and under the direction of a radiologist.
• They assist the radiologist as needed and ensure that all required documentation and policy/procedures have been completed and followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Preps patients for procedures by taking patient’s medical history and explaining the expected nature of examinations and also answering general questions.
• Performs set up and stocking of procedure rooms, which may include, but not limited to scheduling, registration, documentation, release of information and customer services.
• Performs radiologic procedures by taking medical images or examinations.
• Monitors services by evaluating the images seen on diagnostic images. He/She must follow detailed instruction from patient’s doctor as well as directions given by the supervising radiologist.
• Ensures that medical images are complete and made in the highest quality so as to meet the needs of the doctor in charge of patient’s care.
• Enhance patient care by assisting the radiologist with patient assessment, patient management and radiological procedure.
• Makes initial observation of diagnostic images and ensures that documentation is completed to meet the needs of the physician.
• Implements proper safety protocols and requirements to avoid contaminating the results or causing physical harm to patients or to themselves.
• Ensure that the health of patients (or theirs) is not affected by radiation.
• Responsible for calibrating and maintaining equipment before and after usage.
• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the need of the organization in delivering quality care to patients.

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a B.Sc in Radiology
• Preferably a candidate currently undergoing the NYSC program. (The job role being a part-time engagement).
• Must have experience using computerized medical equipment.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Sound knowledge of medical technology with a background in basic sciences.
• Anatomy and physiology skills
• Radiation safety skills
• Knowledge of medical and legal standards
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills and diagnostic imaging skills are essential.
• Knowledge of general patient care and patient assessment.
• Personable and efficient
• Attention to details and observance of instructions.
• Must be responsible and accountable.
• Ability to handle information in a confidential manner.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV to: recruitment@anadach.com clearly indicating your "Name and Position" as subject of your mail.

Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.