Working as part of a multi-disciplinary imaging and surgical team,
the Senior Interventional Radiolography (IR) Technologist, under the
direction of the IR Manager, performs the operational activities
pertaining to the IR imaging services to ensure delivery of a high
quality Diagnostic imaging service. The IR imaging service provides
inpatient and outpatient IR procedures on pediatric and adult patients
on a referral basis and medical research. The Senior IR Technologist
deputizes for the IR manager and is responsible for the supervision of
the IR Technologist and students within the service to ensure the
continuity of service delivery. Through the production of high quality
images, The The Senior IR Technologist is responsible to ensure a high
standard of service is continually provided to all patients, parents and
other hospital staff as prescribed in the patient care and facility
standards.
Requirements: BSc in Medical Imaging or equivalent.
Post Graduate qualification in a related field
3+ years clinical experience in IR imaging in a North American Academic
Institution or equivalent in the UK, Republic of Ireland, EU States,
South Africa, Australia or New Zealand or appropriate education
Eligible for registration with the ARRT/CAMRT/HCPC or an equivalent licensing/accreditation board as a CT technologist
Eligible for licensure as a IR technologist in the State of Qatar
Demonstrated extensive functional knowledge and clinical experience in IR
Demonstrated knowledge of Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving Communications Systems (PACS).
Demonstrated knowledge of IV cannulation and injection techniques
Demonstrated knowledge of the Joint Commission and Joint Commission
International accreditation standards and radiation safety guidelines
Demonstrated strong analytical and decision making skills
Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Key Accountabilities:
Working independently, performs all routine and specialized IR
procedures, and associated responsibilities, as dictated by the workload
in the rostered area.
Plans, prioritizes and organizes IR workload, ensuring the necessary patient care is provided to patients of all ages.
Utilizes skills to assess a patient’s condition, often acute, and
decides on an appropriate method to obtain a diagnostic image from a
range of options in consultation with the supervising radiologist.
Performs all IR procedures, responsibilities and provides patient care to patients of all ages as required
Provides leadership, supervision and training to IR diagnostic imaging
staff. Advises other imaging technologists and students during IR
procedures as required.
Participates in standby and on call
roster systems for the Diagnostic Imaging service, in imaging areas
appropriate to training and qualifications, as designated by senior
staff.
Provides support and relief for department managers as required.
Has a role in ensuring that systems and standards that promote patient
safety and safe practices for delivering patient care for the modality
are adhered to as directed. Provides modality expertise in reference to
the IR service, assists in the maintenance and development of the IR
service.
Adheres to departmental and applicable organizational
policies, procedures, regulations relevant to the IR patient care team.
Maintains accurate and concise records of all imaging received by the
patient using the appropriate systems.
Maintains a high level of
expertise and manages faults/issues effectively to guarantee the safe
operations of the IR equipment, ensuring an efficient flow and optimal
utilization of resources.
Implements directed change to effect
continual improvement in services provided, and ensures compliance with
all internal and external standards as well as regulatory and legal
requirements.
Is actively involved in the training and
development of new employees on equipment and procedures in the area of
operations, in alignment with the training objectives and plans.
Participates and complies with quality improvement programs and
competency assessment initiatives for the Diagnostic imaging services.
Provides appraisals of staff as directed. Participates in mandatory
training and actively practices continual professional development in
alignment with professional development programs to ensure maintenance
of professional licensure/accreditation.
Monitors and maintains stock levels for consumables relative to the service.
Adheres to and promotes compliance with the hospital’s radiation safety
and protection policies and associated codes of practice and takes
appropriate action where non-compliance is evident.
Demonstrates
the ability to be flexible and organized under stressful situations.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility and maintains
patient confidentiality at all times
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