Radiology Technologists University of Lusaka

Radiology Technologists

Job Purpose

To prepare patients and equipment for radiology procedures, perform the tests, and maintain the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing examination rooms for patient examinations.
• Administering radiopharmaceuticals to obtain clear, usable images.
• Positioning patients and equipment, explaining the procedures, and ensuring patients’ comfort.
• Inserting commands and data into the computer to document and specify the scan sequences, and monitoring the video display to adjust the density or contrast.
• Monitoring patients during examinations, ensuring their safety, and following procedures to prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation.
• Producing diagnostic images, reporting important information to the Physician, and updating patients’ records.
• Maintain and troubleshoot radiology equipment.
• Work closely with our medical staff and healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Radiology.
• A License to Practice Radiography.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, and compassion.
• Good mathematical abilities and technical skills.
• Good organizational, time management, and analytical abilities, and attention to detail.

8. Nurse in Charge

Job Purpose

Coordinating daily administrative duties, including schedules, nursing assignments and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Directs, mentors, and schedules staff, including communicating job expectations and providing input to nursing supervisors on staff performance reviews.
• Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staff to implement patient care.
• Provides physical and psychological support for patients, friends, and families.
• Meets nursing operational standards by contributing information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; and identifying system improvements.
• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing a personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Maintains nursing guidelines by making sure that their direct reports adhere to staff policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• 3-5 years’ experience as a staff nurse in a clinical setting, prior supervisory experience with added advantage.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse
• Valid General Nursing Council of Zambia Practicing License.