Radiography Technologist (Lusaka) Family Trust Medical Centre

RADIOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST (Full-time)

Position:  One (1)

Site: Family Trust Medical Centre, Woodlands Lusaka

Type: Full-time Two (2) Year Fixed Term Contract

Job Profile:

To carry out general and specialized radiographic procedures in order to provide high quality cost effective and safe use of medical imaging to patients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Ensures Radiation Protection and safety measures are adhered to.
• Prepares patients for imaging procedures.
• Operating computerized equipment to capture images.
• Working with physicians to evaluate images and determine if more are needed.
• Reads and interprets ultrasound scan results.
• Reports timely, any malfunction of equipment to the management.
• Safety of all radiological equipment
• Following precise instructions about the areas needing imaging.
• Prepares timely and quality ultrasound reports.
• Follows and adheres to the guidelines of Good Clinical Practices
• Consults clinician on difficult ultrasound interpretation.
• Managing equipment and machinery in good working condition.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:

The candidate must possess;

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Minimum Diploma in Radiography from a recognized institution and should be fully licensed to practice in Zambia.
• Minimum of three (2) years proven relevant experience

Communication Skills:

(i) Written Skills:

• Ability to read and write comprehensive reports

(ii) Oral Skills:

• Ability to communicate fluently in English and other local languages
• Communicate with patients in clear respectful and appropriate manner
• Computer literate
• Ensuring patient confidentially
• Sober minded
• Good human relations as the job involves dealing with different people
• Self-motivated and innovative
• Ultrasound and X-rays skills will be an added advantage
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to handle confidential information ethically and with integrity