• Company: Beit Cure Hospital
• Position: Radio Technologist
• Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
• State: Lusaka
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: Healthcare/Medical Jobs in Zambia

Position Title: Radiology Technologist
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Medical Director –
Supervises: None
Frequency of Travel:
Department: Radiology

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Provides information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs.

Duties:

• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing a personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Complies with radiation and Protection Authority and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-3 years of professional work experience required in Radiology.
• Grade twelve certificate
• Diploma in Radiology.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of Zambia

How to Apply

Submit your CV to [email protected]