Job offer: Medical Imaging Practitioner - St. Ann €™s Bay Regional Hospital

OrganisationNorth East Regional Health Authority, JamaicaReferenceVAC-54465Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesHealthcare & MedicalLocationSt. Ann €™s BaySalary & Benefits$3,759,184 € $4,468,488 per annumDate Posted20/10/2024Expiry Date07/11/2024The North-East Regional Health Authority is seeking dynamic, proactive and forward-thinking individuals to fill the position of Medical Imaging Practitioner (HPC/MIP 2) at the St. Ann €™s Bay Regional Hospital.

 

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Chief Medical Imaging Practitioner, the incumbent will be responsible for performing activities associated with delivery of diagnostic radiography services within a specified radiology facility, maintaining acceptable standards of radiation practice, radiation protection and patient care and controlling patient load and flow for unit to which assigned. 

 

Qualification & Experience:

• First degree in Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent plus two (2) years’ experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
• Certificate in Supervisory Management 
• Licensed with the Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine (CPSM) 

 

Responsibilities include:

• Performing general x-ray and other imaging procedures according to acceptable international standards, as directed by protocol and as per medical requisition. 
• Performing emergency radiography outside of normal working hours. 
• Performing bedside and operative radiography, using appropriate equipment and according to prescribed protocols. 
• Managing imaging examinations in accordance with approved patient care procedures.
• Manipulating imaging equipment using electrical factors in accordance with radiation safety regulations. 
• Monitoring imaging procedures end product to ensure compliance with standard protocol.
• Maintaining assigned work area in an attractive and sanitary manner. 
• Maintaining good interpersonal relations with staff, patients and other members of the health team.
• Performing any other duties within the span of control of the post and as determined by the exigencies of the service. 

 

 

 

 

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