Radiographer

NMC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a dedicated Radiographer to assess and perform high-quality radiographic examinations. Responsibilities include executing a range of radiographic techniques, maintaining patient contact, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supervising assistant practitioners. The ideal candidate will prioritize patient safety and ensure compliance with protocols. This role offers growth opportunities in a professional environment focused on quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine appropriate radiographic techniques.
• Execute radiographic examinations to produce high-quality images.
• Maintain contact with patients during examinations.
• Assist complex radiological examinations under supervision.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Prioritize workload and assist senior staff in planning.
• Communicate clearly with patients and others.
• Position patients safely for examinations and adapt techniques as needed.
• Document imaging identification and patient information accurately.
• Acquire new techniques per professional requirements.
• Supervise assistant practitioners and provide training.
• Educate patients before procedures.
• Ensure necessary radiation protection for patients.
• Take x-rays and send for digital processing.
• Check x-ray quality before patient departure.
• Send images for reporting through PACS system.
• Attend bedside x-rays and theatre calls as required.
• Provide instructions and appointments for contrast studies.

Job description

Responsibilities

Assess patients and interpret clinical requirements to determine the appropriate radiographic techniques.

Executes a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high quality images.

Observes and maintains contact with patients during their examination and post-examination stay in the department.

Assists in more complex radiological examinations under the supervision of a Radiologist and Chief Radiographer. Works effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that high standard of service is provided to patients, for example by sharing specialist knowledge and expertise.

Demonstrates initiative to prioritize, deliver and time‑manage workload effectively and, when appropriate, assist senior staff to plan efficient control of workflow patterns within the department.

Communicates with patients and others in a clear, respectful and appropriate way.

Positions patients safely for examinations and, if necessary, adapts standard techniques depending on medical conditions associated with disability, illness or trauma.

Records imaging identification and patient documentation swiftly and accurately and adheres to protocols ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality.

Acquires new techniques and technologies as required by professional bodies and participates in annual performance appraisal programs.

Supervises assistant practitioners and other staff, delivering appropriate training. Ensures rooms and equipment are kept clean.

Educates patients before starting the procedure.

Ensures that the necessary radiation protection is provided to the patient.

Takes an x‑ray as required and sends it for digital processing.

Checks the quality of an x‑ray before the patient leaves the department.

Sends the images for reporting to the doctor’s reporting lobby through the PACS system.

Attends bedside x‑rays and theatre calls whenever required.

Gives the necessary instruction and appointment to patients in case of contrast studies.>