Job Description

Walkin - Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital - Siruseri, OMR No: 6/484, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, OMR, opposite Sipcot Entrance, Siruseri, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600130. https://maps.app.goo.gl/koSfeCF1in3in5Yd9 Preferred candidate profile : Qualification: BSc / Dip in Radiology Should be able to support in rotational shifts including night duties Should posses good comminication skill Role & responsibilities Assessing patients and their clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic techniques; Performing a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images; Observing and maintaining contact with patients during their waiting, examination and post-examination stay in the department; Taking responsibility for radiation safety in your work area including checking equipment for malfunctions/errors, managing referrals to ensure patients receive a radiation dose as low as reasonably possible and safely supervising visiting staff and patients in radiation work areas; Assisting in more complex radiological examinations working with doctors such as radiologists and surgeons; Providing support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs; Paying close attention to detail, such as annotating images correctly, to prevent errors and completing documentation quickly and accurately; Supervising assistant practitioners, students and other staff, and delivering appropriate education and training; Understanding and observing health and safety at work and welfare issues, including ionising radiation regulations, to protect yourself and others. Explaining the procedure and the duration to the patient. Make them understand and feel comfortable during the procedure. To check daily before starting daily work that the equipments and their components are properly cleaned and tables and linen etc. are changed, neat and clean. To study the requisition and check carefully and provide necessary instructions to the patient/ attenders, before taking the investigation. To ensure that the investigation is taken of the correct part of the body as indicated in the requisition slip. To keep abreast of various rules and regulations, regarding charges for different examinations and to make necessary steps to educate others and follow them in their respective sections. Responsible for proper Care and safe handling of equipments, Instruments, Furniture, accessories and all other material , including proper switching on and shutdown, proper usage, etc. Responsible for the biomedical waste management in their work area. To take precautions to protect himself, patient and other workers of the department from the hazardous of radiation, and adopt safe as per AERB guidelines. Work practices in the department. To assist Senior Radiographers, Radiologists/ others in any procedures during the investigations. To carry the portable equipments to the other departments of the hospital and take the radiograph of the patients who are seriously ill. Ensure proper handing over and taking over of duty and information. Assure patient privacy, confidentiality and dignity. Responsible for the care, safety and physical comfort of the patient having the investigation. To perform duty as per allocated duties and also attend to emergency duties. Any other duties as assigned by the Management From time to time. Reporting to Department Head.