Vacancy Announcement
Radiographer
Key Responsibilities
- Provide imaging services in line with assigned duties to include general, fluoroscopy, portable, theatre, dental, ultrasound, CT and MRI imaging.
- Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures and assisting licensed independent practitioners with interventional radiography procedures.
- Prepare patients for procedures.
- Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures and applying the principles of patient safety during all aspects of radiographic procedures including transporting patients to the x ray machines.
- Identify, prepare and/or administer contrast media as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
- Evaluate images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
- Educate and monitor radiation safety to other health workers from different departments within the institution.
- Perform quality assurance activities in the x-ray department.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Diploma/Degree in Medical Imaging Sciences.
- Higher National Diploma in Sonography.
- Hands on experience in MRI.
- Licensed to practice as an imaging technologist by Kenya radiation protection board and a member of the society of radiographers in Kenya (SORK)
- Current annual practice license issued by the Kenya radiation protection board.
- Minimum two (3) years’ experience.
- Ability to work independently and to use initiative and independent judgment.
If interested in the position, send in your application enclosing your CV together with a one-page testimony detailing why you feel you are best suited for this position.
Applications should be sent via the recruitment portal https://apps.gerties.org:8073/login to be received not later than 8th December 2024.
“Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer”