Avenue Hospital was founded in 1995 for the purpose of managing the outpatient department at the Hospital, and to extend medical services to corporate clientele through an innovative concept of Managed Healthcare.

Job Objective/Purpose

The Cath lab Radiographer will be responsible for performing diagnostic and interventional imaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Processing and printing of quality and appropriate images to assist in diagnosis. administer contrast media under the direction of the radiologist.
• Ensuring availability and optimum utilization of consumables for cost effectiveness.
• Producing timely and accurate results in line with Imaging SOPs
• To ensure real time billing of all procedures has been done before they are carried out.
• Accurate identification and preparation of the client prior to imaging procedures
• Counseling of patients and next of kin about the procedure and obtain consent.
• To provide high quality care and services and maintaining the professional ethics.
• Ensure radiation safety within the facility for both staff and patients.
• Adhere to Infection Prevention Control measures per the hospital policies.
• Performs calibration, standardization and routine preventive maintenance on imaging equipment per the established procedures and protocols.
• Safeguard and provide basic maintenance and safety of imaging equipment in the facility.
• Report daily to the Radiology Manager on the status and usage of radiology equipment, and radiology supplies
• Track and report equipment downtime
• Track and report equipment usage
• Daily monitoring of stock levels to ensure no stock outs and provide feedback to the Radiology Manager for new orders.
• Maintain imaging records, ensure filing of patient records and tests results to comply with the legislative regulations.
• Tracking and check patient images and correct reports from the radiologists
• Ensure daily shift handover report
• Advice on appropriate and/or additional imaging procedure to aide in diagnosis.
• Active participation in monthly departmental meetings
• Maintaining the patient’s privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.

Person Specification

• Diploma in any of the following: Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences, ultrasound, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy and Digital Medical Imaging Equipment or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following: Radiography Sciences, Radiography Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Radiation and Protection Board License.
• Report writing skills
• Attention to details
• Good communication skills
• Reliability
• Basic IT skills

• Perform imaging procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Processing and printing of quality and appropriate images to assist in diagnosis. administer contrast media under the direction of the radiologist.
• Ensuring availability and optimum utilization of consumables for cost effectiveness.
• Producing timely and accurate results in line with Imaging SOPs
• To ensure real time billing of all procedures has been done before they are carried out.
• Accurate identification and preparation of the client prior to imaging procedures
• Counseling of patients and next of kin about the procedure and obtain consent.
• To provide high quality care and services and maintaining the professional ethics.
• Ensure radiation safety within the facility for both staff and patients.
• Adhere to Infection Prevention Control measures per the hospital policies.
• Performs calibration, standardization and routine preventive maintenance on imaging equipment per the established procedures and protocols.
• Safeguard and provide basic maintenance and safety of imaging equipment in the facility.
• Report daily to the Radiology Manager on the status and usage of radiology equipment, and radiology supplies
• Track and report equipment downtime
• Track and report equipment usage
• Daily monitoring of stock levels to ensure no stock outs and provide feedback to the Radiology Manager for new orders.
• Maintain imaging records, ensure filing of patient records and tests results to comply with the legislative regulations.
• Tracking and check patient images and correct reports from the radiologists
• Ensure daily shift handover report
• Advice on appropriate and/or additional imaging procedure to aide in diagnosis.
• Active participation in monthly departmental meetings
• Maintaining the patient’s privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.

• Report writing skills
• Attention to details
• Good communication skills
• Reliability
• Basic IT skills

• Diploma in any of the following: Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences, ultrasound, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy and Digital Medical Imaging Equipment or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following: Radiography Sciences, Radiography Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Radiation and Protection Board License.