X Ray Technician

Stemz Healthcare; Pasay; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

Stemz Healthcare in Pasay, Philippines is looking for a qualified candidate to create x-ray images vital for visa medical processing. The successful applicant will ensure efficient operation of the x-ray unit while adhering to safety protocols.

Key responsibilities include managing patient appointments, maintaining radiology equipment, and fostering a supportive environment for patients. A diploma in Medical Technology specialized in X-ray and one year of relevant experience are crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience in the field of X-ray.
• Computer literate.
• Keen to update scientific knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Run the X-RAY unit to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Facilitate medical diagnosis with x-rays.
• Ensure radiation safety measures are followed.
• Manage radiology appointment schedules.
• Establish rapport with customers.

Skills

Self-motivated

Accurate

Honest

Courteous

Education

Diploma of Medical Technology specialized in X-Ray

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Computer systems

Job description

As a part of the Radiology team, he/she would be responsible to create x-ray images of parts of the human body using radiographic equipment to support the visa medical process.

Role and Responsibilities

• To run the X‑RAY unit to ensure maximum efficiency.
• To demonstrate a working knowledge of maintenance of all instruments safely.
• To facilitate medical diagnosis by doing chest, abdominal, pelvic, head, neck, and extremities x‑ray.
• To promote cross training in the different units of the center to ensure continuity during absence from work.
• To facilitate surgical diagnosis by pre‑and/or postoperative x‑ray (if required).
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Managing radiology appointments schedule or EQMS system.
• Maintain records of examinations in the form of reports.
• Follow the SOP to ensure that all reports are uploaded onto the central system and address any insufficiencies by providing additional details as and when required.
• Clear understanding of the process involved in capturing X‑RAY in a visa medical process.
• Establishing personal rapport with customers.
• Set up x‑ray rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready as per the SOP.
• Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Instructing the patients to undergo the appropriate positions to get accurate images while being courteous.
• Preventing exposure from certain areas of the patient’s body so they do not expose to radiation.
• Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Complies with state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions wherever required.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
• 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.

Performance Metrics

• Turnaround time
• Clarity of images produced
• Erroneous free / Timely and accurate reports
• Customer satisfaction
• Adherence to policies and procedures of the organisation

Organisational Management & Reporting

Reports to Head of department / Center manager.

Qualifications, Experience And Education Requirements

• Diploma of Medical Technology specialised in X‑Ray from one of the accredited institutes.
• At least one year experience in the field of X‑ray.
• Computer literature.

Mandatory Skills

• Self‑motivated and keen to update scientific base per the latest publications in the field of interest.
• Accurate, honest, has high level of humanity, and presentable.
• Self‑hygienic.
• Courteous.

Preferred Skills

• Critical Thinking.
• Quality management skills.
• Computers and Electronics.