Radiographer Royal Women''s Hospital Abu Dhabi

NMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Radiographer to assess patients, determine the appropriate radiographic techniques and deliver high-quality images. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and support senior staff to maintain service standards.

The role requires careful patient communication, safety, and accurate record-keeping, with training and supervision provided as needed. Experience in X-ray imaging, patient positioning, radiation protection, and familiarity with PACS/RIS

Qualifications

• X-ray imaging knowledge and core radiography skills.
• Patient positioning and image optimization.
• Radiation protection and safety practices.
• Knowledge of anatomy as it relates to radiography.
• Familiarity with PACS/RIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and interpret clinical requirements to determine radiographic techniques.
• Execute a range of radiographic examinations to produce high-quality images.
• Observe and maintain contact with patients during examinations and follow-up.
• Assist in complex radiological examinations under supervision.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team to maintain high service standards.
• Prioritize workload and support workflow planning with senior staff.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients and colleagues.
• Position patients safely and adapt techniques as needed for conditions.
• Record imaging IDs and patient documentation accurately and protect data privacy.
• Supervise and train assistant practitioners and staff.

Skills

X-ray imaging

Patient positioning

Radiation protection

Image quality

Anatomy basics

PACS RIS

Infection control

Patient care

Job description

Job description

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 work flow patterns within the department.

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

Positions patients safely for examinations and, if necessary, adapt 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 participating in annual performance appraisal programs.

Supervising assistant practitioners, and other staff, and delivers appropriate training.

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 work flow patterns within the department.
• Communicates with patients and others in a clear, respectful and appropriate way.
• Positions patients safely for examinations and, if necessary, adapt 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 participating in annual performance appraisal programs.
• Supervising assistant practitioners, and other staff, and delivers appropriate training.

Key Skills

• Diagnostic X-ray imaging.
• Patient positioning.
• Radiation protection.
• Image quality assessment.
• Anatomy and radiographic techniques.
• PACS and RIS systems.
• Infection control.
• Patient care and communication.