Radiographer and Sonographer

AMI Expeditionary Healthcare provides healthcare support solutions around the world.

Its mission is to provide the highest quality medical and public health services to bring flexible, adaptable, and scalable healthcare solutions to the clients and communities who need them most.

Position Location and Details AMI Expeditionary Healthcare is seeking qualified and experienced candidate for the post of Radiographer and Sonographer for its medical facility in South Sudan.

Reporting To: Clinical Lead and Paramedic Assignment Duration: This position is available part-time, for an indefinite period.

Job Summary:Under the direction of the physician(s), the Radiographer and Sonographer shall perform high-quality X-ray and ultrasound imaging to aid in diagnosing injuries and diseases, while maintaining patient safety, satisfaction, and records.

They shall also communicate results, maintain equipment, stay current with radiology practices, and deliver quality care with minimal supervision.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Takes radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs as per physicians written orders, and makes a copy (film) of their skeletal structure for diagnosis and treatment.

Verifies patients' identity and reviews physicians orders before beginning X-ray procedures.

Ensures the X-ray machines are set at the correct radiation levels and calibrated before use.

Prepares patients and interprets test orders to determine which body parts need imaging.

Identifies and communicates abnormal patient images by alerting physicians immediately.

Communicates all X-ray reports to physicians in a timely manner, maintaining accurate turnaround time.

Explains the X-ray procedures to patients and answers their questions to lower their anxiety.

Correctly positions the patient, adjusting the imaging equipment to the specified position.

Limits patients' exposure to radiation by always placing protective lead shields on patients.

Ensures that the X-rays taken are of sound quality to prevent unnecessary repeat procedures.

Ensures quality control by checking X-ray images for clarity and retakes them if necessary.

Maintains inventory of radiology supplies by checking stock and placing orders in a timely manner.

Regularly cleans and maintains X-ray equipment to ensure smooth operation.

Ensures that the X-ray equipment is regularly serviced and in good working order.

Requests maintenance, repairs, or replacement when necessary.

Promptly notifies management of damages or malfunctions of the X-ray equipment.

Maintains proper documentation and filing systems.

Ensures accurate records of completed X-ray procedures and patient reports are kept securely and updated regularly.

Maintains and duly follows all Infection Prevention Control (IPC), Waste Management, and Health and Safety Regulations.

Collaborates with the clinical team to ensure the quality, safety, and highest standards of clinical governance are met in providing patient care.

Collaborates with externa...