Radiographer Technician
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Health/Medical
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
Position grade : consultant
Duty station : Poipet
Estimated start date : 01 October 2020
Assignment length : six months period with possibly extension.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide good quality Chest x-ray (CXR) images of migrants as requested by the physicians or radiologist in accordance with IOM and international radiographic standards with proper ID checking and standard labelling of the radiographic images.
- Perform proper processing of digital images on CR/DR x-ray machine.
- Ensure consistently high quality CXRs through proper utilization of radiographic techniques, checking and correcting technical quality of the images, adherence to technical requirements of resettlement countries and close supervision and training of Migration Health Department staff, involved in CXR taking
- Optimize the workflow in the radiology unit in order to ensure quick and smooth processing and timely delivery of CXR images and reports.
- Liaise with the technical service providers inside and outside of IOM regarding maintenance and repair of the X-ray equipment.
- Provide clerical duties, such as preparation of daily working lists, barcodes, checking the identity, radiographic counselling, burning CXR images on CDs, prepare statistical reports and analysis of operational activities, and proper record keeping.
- Ensure regular and timely quality assurance of the CR/DR and X-ray machines, and the reading of the personal radiation monitoring badge though regular liaison with the respective authorities.
- Ensure radiation safety procedures in the unit in accordance with the radiation protection rules and regulations and implement infection control measures and ensure tidy and neat work environment.
- Perform regular quality control of identification procedures and correctness of data entry
- Suggest additional measures to improve the quality, speed or safety of the radiological procedures.
- Perform such other activities as requested by the supervisors.
- The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies
- Values
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1
- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
- Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
- Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma from an accredited academic institution in Medical (Radiography) or a related discipline
- At least two years of working experience in radiography, especially CXR, practical knowledge of CR and DR x-ray machines is an advantage
- Minimum two years of clerical activities in an X-Ray Unit
- Languages
- English and Khmer : Fluent
