Job offer: Technical Assistant 1 - Port Maria Hospital

OrganisationNorth East Regional Health Authority, JamaicaReferenceVAC-51960Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesHealthcare & MedicalLocationPort MariaSalary & Benefits$1,792,163 € $2,130,319 per annumDate Posted07/09/2024Expiry Date27/09/2024Under the general direction of the Medical Imaging Practitioner, the incumbent is responsible to facilitate the production of soft copies of radiographic images and their transmissions in an efficient environment

 

The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• Four (4) CXCs including Mathematics and English Language 
• Certificate in Basic Imaging Technology 
• Computer literate 

 

Specific Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Basic knowledge of radiology equipment 
• Ability to communicate effectively 
• Excellent customer service skills 

 

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Ensure radiology information systems are periodically updated 
• Facilitate the conversion and transfer of DICOM images to other department within the facility
• Facilitate patient data transfer from the server computer to hard copy for referrals and storage as necessary 
• Ensure that the digital detector plate batteries are kept charged and calibrated
• Perform periodic checks on the network connection between the PACS server and workstations/view stations to facilitate the smooth transfer of images among devices 

 

 

 

 

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.