Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

International SOS Government Medical Services

Provide radiology services in support of the EHSC to facilitate diagnosis, treatment, and, when necessary, referral outside of CARE Doha. Radiology services shall include a broad range of plain film x-rays and diagnostic ultrasound, including, but not limited to, FAST, RUQ, OB/GYN, testicular, and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) evaluations.

Conduct X-ray readings overreads may be conducted on-site or through teleradiology, with overread turnaround time commensurate with the clinical condition of the patient.

Ensure that all radiology services are performed in accordance with established protocols, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Develop, recommend, and implement policies and procedure manuals related to delivery of safe, efficient, quality imaging services aligned with organizational philosophies, objectives, mission, accreditation and contract compliance.

Represents imaging department for long range planning, monitors, audits.

Evaluates the quality of services provided.

Ensures consistent applications of policies and standards.

Defines position competencies for the imaging modalities and staff training.

Ensures effective utilization of staff and departmental resources.

Ensures staff participation in all fire safety, infection control and other mandatory training.

Ensures open lines of communication are maintained with the interdisciplinary team.

Advises management on problems related to collaborative service efforts and provide appropriate plan for resolution.

Actively attends and participates on essential committees of the medical department.

Participates and promotes continuous quality improvement and management programs.

Assesses and communicates departmental need for equipment and supplies; oversees equipment acquisition and maintenance requirements.

Operational responsibilities:

• Assess patient and uses proper patient positioning to obtain optimal images.
• Evaluates previous studies for comparison.
• Performs technical phases of radiographic procedures within the radiology department
• Manages and performs abdomen, OB/GYN, small parts, and vascular ultrasound procedures.
• Documents findings in a technologist report.
• Performs procedures while taking precautions against unsafe exposure to patient, self or others.
• Develops digital images, creates, updates and maintains patient data files and ensures transmission of images to consultant radiologists.
• Manages diagnostic evaluation reports.
• Provides written and verbal reports to physicians recognizing cases requiring immediate attention.
• Interfaces with consultant radiologists and functions as a representative for managing the operational and fiduciary compliance to sub-contract.
• Interfaces with clinic staff, technical support for regular software upgrades, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for imaging patient records, creates and maintains files and preforms audits.
• Prepares and submits monthly and weekly reports in accordance with schedules and deadlines.
• Participate in mass-casualty drills twice a year and remain available for on-call coverage.
• Complete required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

Job Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

• Capable of functioning independently and proven ability in exercising independent judgment.
• Requires administration/management experience including planning and development.
• Other skills include consultation skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, public speaking skills, proficiency with computer system.
• Must be familiar with all standard radiographic procedures including portable and operating room.
• Possesses technical ability to obtain optimal images.