X Ray Operator

Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust (HLFPPT); Saharanpur, Farrukhabad, Rampur; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

HLFPPT in Uttar Pradesh seeks a radiography field technician to operate handheld X-ray units for TB screening, primarily chest X-rays, and to travel across blocks for community screening.

You will ensure patient positioning and image quality, follow radiation safety, complete NIKSHAY entries, share AI reports with district authorities, and collaborate with health teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in radiography (diploma preferred).
• Skilled in operating portable X-ray machines and positioning patients.
• Knowledge of NTEP/WHO chest X-ray guidelines.
• Strong communication and empathy towards patients.

Responsibilities

• Operate handheld X-rays for active TB case finding, focusing on chest X-rays.
• Travel to all district blocks to conduct X-ray screening of identified populations.
• Ensure proper patient positioning and image quality.
• Follow radiation safety protocols in radiographic procedures.
• Ensure NIKSHAY entries are completed for all scanned individuals.
• Share AI reports with District Coordinators and Medical Officers.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

X-ray operation

Patient positioning

Communication

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Radiography

Tools

X-ray handheld machine

Job description

1. Operate handheld X-rays for active case finding of TB, particularly chest X-rays.
2. Travel to all blocks of the district for conducting X-Ray screening of identified population
3. Ensure proper positioning of patients and image quality.
4. Follow safety protocols in radiographic procedures.
5. Ensure NIKSHAY entries are completed of all scanned individuals
6. Ensure AI reports are shared with District Coordinators and Medical Officers
7. Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Bachelors or Postgraduate degree, preferably with a diploma in X-Ray Radiography.

1. Skilled in operating portable X-ray machines, patient positioning, and capturing high-quality chest X-rays following NTEP/WHO guidelines.
2. Adherence to radiation safety protocols and use of protective measures to minimize exposure.
3. Basic understanding of TB.
4. Strong communication, empathy towards patients, and collaboration with healthcare teams.