Walk-in | X Ray Technician

Raju Hospital; Chennai; Sur place; INR 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Raju Hospital in Chennai is seeking a Lab Technician and X-Ray Technician with 0–8 years of experience to join our radiology team. The role requires performing radiographic exams, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high image quality.

The ideal candidate will handle equipment safely, follow infection control practices, and coordinate with doctors and staff to ensure timely patient care.

Qualifications

• 0–8 years of experience in radiology or lab support.
• Basic knowledge of radiographic procedures and safety.
• Ability to maintain patient dignity and infection control.

Responsabilités

• Verify patient identity and confirm X-ray request before exam.
• Explain procedures, prepare patient, assist with positioning.
• Perform routine X-ray examinations per doctor’s orders.
• Follow ALARA and use appropriate radiation protection.

Connaissances

Patient handling

Radiographic procedures

Radiation safety

Image quality assurance

Equipment operation

Infection control

Outils

X-ray equipment

Description du poste

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and dedicated Lab Technician and X-Ray Technician to join our team in Chennai. The ideal candidate should have 0-8 years of experience.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Patient Identification: Verify patient identity using approved identifiers and confirm the X-ray request before performing the examination.
• Patient Preparation: Explain the procedure to the patient, provide appropriate instructions, and assist with positioning while maintaining patient dignity and privacy.
• Radiographic Procedures: Perform routine X-ray examinations as prescribed by the treating doctor, following approved protocols and departmental procedures.
• Radiation Safety: Follow the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable), use appropriate radiation protection measures, and minimize unnecessary radiation exposure to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Equipment Handling: Operate X-ray equipment safely and correctly. Check equipment functionality before use and report any malfunction immediately.
• Image Quality: Ensure radiographs are of adequate diagnostic quality, with correct positioning, exposure factors, and image identification.
• Patient Safety: Assess patient mobility and condition, provide assistance during transfers, and follow infection prevention and control practices.
• Image Documentation: Ensure images are correctly labelled with patient details, examination type, date, and other required identifiers. Upload or forward images to the designated reporting system.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain the X-ray register, examination records, equipment logs, repeat-exposure records, and radiation safety documentation as applicable.
• PPE and Infection Control: Use appropriate personal protective equipment, clean examination surfaces between patients, and follow biomedical waste management procedures.
• Emergency Support: Assist in imaging patients during emergency and casualty cases, giving priority according to clinical urgency and hospital protocols.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in equipment quality checks, preventive maintenance, radiation safety audits, and corrective actions as assigned.
• Coordination: Coordinate with doctors, nurses, reception staff, and other departments to ensure timely patient care and reporting.
• Confidentiality: Maintain patient confidentiality and protect medical images and records in accordance with hospital policy.
• Statutory Compliance: Follow applicable AERB requirements, hospital radiation safety procedures, and other relevant statutory requirements.
• Reporting: Report equipment defects, radiation safety incidents, patient identification errors, and other adverse events promptly to the designated authority.
• Other Duties: Perform additional duties related to radiology services as assigned by the Radiology In-charge or Hospital Management, within the scope of training and authorization.