Radiology Technique Specialist-Riyadh-(207268)

Nahdi Medical Co.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nahdi Medical Co. in Riyadh invites a Radiology Technician to perform diagnostic radiographs, maintain x-ray equipment and film processor, and handle radiology requests and reports in a clinic setting.

You will follow radiation protection practices, ensure patient care, and uphold infection-control policies while pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Applied medical science – Radiology
• 2 years of practical experience after graduation
• Fluent in English and Arabic (speaking and writing)

Responsibilities

• Position patients for radiological procedures and adjust exposure factors to obtain diagnostic radiographs.
• Gains patient cooperation by explaining procedures and answering questions.
• Minimizes radiation exposure by adhering to protection techniques and shielding.
• Maintains radiographs quality by following standards, developing radiographs, and adjusting techniques as needed.
• Protects patients and staff by following infection-control policies.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment by complying with regulations and procedures.
• Keeps professional knowledge up-to-date through workshops and publications.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Applied medical science - Radiology section

Tools

Office

Health Information System

Job description

Job Description

Perform diagnostic radiographs, daily maintenance of x-ray equipment and room, daily maintenance of x-ray film processor and handles processing of radiology request, radiology reports and x-ray films and ensures strict compliance with any rules or regulations that apply to the clinic.

Accountabilities

• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.

Work Environment

• Indoors : 100%
• Outdoors : 0%
• Working Days : 6 Working Days
• Days off : 1 Days Off
• Working Hours : 8 net working hours according to shift schedule approved by head of department.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Applied medical science - Radiology section
• Experience: 2 years of practical experience following graduation.
• Computer Skills: Office & Health Information System
• Languages: English and Arabic (fluent speaking and writing)