Radiology Specialist

AMAD Hospital; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AMAD Hospital is seeking a Radiology Specialist to perform general radiography and ultrasound procedures, delivering high-quality images for radiologists and ensuring patient safety. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to maintain clinical excellence in a busy radiology department.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Radiology or Diagnostic Imaging, has valid licensure, and at least 2 years of post-graduate acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging, or related field.
• Must be qualified and experienced in both Ultrasound and X-ray imaging.
• Maintains valid, current licensure from own country.
• BLS certification.
• Not less than 2 years of post graduate experience in an acute care hospital.
• Knowledge of KSA Health Regulations.
• International accreditation experience.
• The ability to influence and implement change.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Organized and able to work methodically.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Able to relate to people from different cultural backgrounds.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to developing Radiology service standards and ensures they are consistently met.
• Collaborates with nursing and allied health staff, interdisciplinary teams, and stakeholders in program development and evaluation.
• Markets, promotes and profiles the service to patients, referrers and the public; participates in business development activities.
• Implements and delivers age-appropriate patient care in line with organisational mission and values.
• Performs general radiography procedures per policies and protocols; conducts other radiography (special) procedures as required.
• Evaluates images for quality; forwards images to Radiologist for review and reporting.
• Ensures department activities integrate with key care departments and that equipment is maintained safely.
• Uses evidence-based practice to develop standards guiding practice improvement.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

X-ray imaging

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging, or related field

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Radiography equipment

Job description

The Radiology Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures, including X-rays, ultrasounds, and other modalities, to produce high-quality images for radiologists' interpretation. The role involves working with advanced imaging technology, ensuring patient safety, adhering to radiation protection standards, and maintaining high standards of clinical practice. Collaborating with a team of doctors and nurses, the Radiology Specialist plays a crucial role in delivering patient care while following established radiology requirements and regulations to ensure safety.

Key

responsibilities of the role

Managerial/Administration:

• Contribute to developing Radiology service standards and ensure they are consistently met. Acting as a role model, they will deliver high clinical and operational performance standards by developing and supporting the multi-disciplinary clinical teams.
• Collaborates with nursing and allied health staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive officers and other stakeholders in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services.
• To market, promote and profile the service to patients, referrers and the general public and to undertake business development activities.

Technical:

• Responsible for the implementation and delivery of age appropriate patient care congruent with the mission, vision and values of the organisation.
• Performs all general radiography procedures in accordance with department policies, procedures and protocols.
• Performs other radiography (special) procedures as required.
• Evaluates images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness. Forwards images to Radiologist for review and reporting.
• Ensures that Department activities are integrated and coordinated with key care departments.
• Ensures that equipment is properly maintained for a safe and efficient work environment.
• Utilises evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards that guide practice improvement initiatives.

Quality & Safety:

• Evaluates factors related to safety, outcomes, effectiveness, cost, and social impact when developing and implementing practice innovations.
• Participates in Quality Assurance programs within the clinical care setting.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging, or a related field
• Must be qualified and experienced in both Ultrasound and X-ray imaging
• Maintains valid, current licensure from own country.
• BLS certification.
• Not less than 2 years of post graduate experience in an acute care hospital.
• Knowledge of KSA Health Regulations.
• International accreditation experience.
• The ability to influence and implement change.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Organized and able to work methodically.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Able to relate to people from different cultural backgrounds.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.