Radiology Technician

Doctoruna; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kuwait is looking for a Radiology Technician to join its team. The successful candidate will perform various radiographic procedures, ensure patient safety, and maintain high standards of patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in radiology and familiarity with safety protocols.
• Ability to perform specialized radiography procedures.
• Knowledge of patient care practices and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains quality of radiographs and patient care.
• Operates radiography equipment and ensures safety.
• Documents patient services and assessments.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiographic Procedures

Safety Standards

Job description

With 24 departments and a number of Kuwait’s most reputable Consultants and Specialists, Taiba Hospital proudly offers comprehensive healthcare services to patients from across Kuwait of all ages. Taiba Hospital is the first private hospital in Kuwait to be accredited by MOH, UNICEF, and WHO as a Baby Friendly Hospital. We are looking for a Radiology Technician to join our team and provide exceptional healthcare across the region.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Works independently, performs all routine and specialized radiography procedures, and associated responsibilities, as dictated by the workload in the rostered area, ensuring necessary patient care for all ages.
• Acts independently in the assessment of referrals for radiography examinations, taking responsibility to reduce unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure, and assessing patient conditions to determine appropriate diagnostic imaging methods.
• Adheres to departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to radiography patient care. Maintains accurate records of all imaging using appropriate systems.
• Follows hospital radiation safety, protection, and MRI safety policies, taking action against non-compliance.
• Supports the Radiography Supervisor to maintain expertise and reduce faults/issues, ensuring safe operation of radiography equipment and optimal resource utilization.
• Verifies X-ray requests to ensure recommended procedures align with physician orders.
• Selects immobilization devices when necessary to prevent patient movement and ensure safety and comfort.
• Labels all X-ray films clearly with patient’s name, ID, and hospital number.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Prepares contrast media after assessing patient risk for adverse reactions.
• Monitors patient condition, including vital signs, IV fluids, oxygen, etc., as required.
• Ensures emergency trolley is available for immediate response in emergencies.
• Preserves patient dignity at all times.
• Provides full explanations to patients regarding procedures, including diet restrictions and medications.
• Uses X-ray equipment and accessories following safety standards and codes of practice.
• Wears personal monitoring devices, reviews occupational exposure reports.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to the radiologist and chief technician.
• Inspects and cleans screens and cassettes, processes exposed films.
• Monitors and maintains stock levels for consumables.