Radiographer (Female) Job in Karachi

Industry:
N.G.O./Social Services
Category:
Health & Medicine
Total Position:
1
Job Type:
Contract
Department:
IOM
Job Location:
Karachi
Gender:
Female
Minimum Education:
Diploma
Career Level:
GS-3
Minimum Experience:
3 Years
Salary Range:
PKR. 60,000 to 60,000/Month
Work Permit:
Pakistan
Apply By:
Mar 6, 2016
Posted On:
Feb 25, 2016

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Head of office, with the guidance from the Chief Medical officer, (CMO) for technical matters and the Chief of Mission Pakistan, for administrative matters, the successful candidate will be responsible to support the Health Assessment Programs through activities related by performing the X rays and providing and the clerical support. In particular, she/he will:

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

    Carry out X-ray imaging of the migrants following the technical instruction of the health authority of migrant receiving countries.
    Perform proper processing of digital images on CR/DR machine.
    Ensure consistently high quality CXRs by correcting quality of the images and adhering to the technical requirement.
    Optimize the workflow in the radiology unit in order to ensure quick and smooth processing and timely delivery of CXR images and reports.
    Support the Migration Health Clinic by registration of applicant in UKGS, eMedical and MiMOSA; Counselling on Immigrant Medical Exam and pre-departure UK screening of UK applicant; burning CXR images on CDs, uploading digital CXR images to eMedical and ensuring 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.
    Implement safety procedures in the radiology unit in accordance with the radiation protection rules and regulations. 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.

Education and Experience:

    Diploma in Medical technology in Diagnostic Radiology, preferably Degree from accredited institute.
    At least three years of working experience in radiography, especially CXR, and one year working experience in computed/ digital radiography
    Good computer skill is essential.
    Highly developed sense of responsibility, ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
    Highly developed sense of team work. Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with internal and external colleagues.

Languages:

    Thorough knowledge of spoken and written English, working knowledge of Urdu and Pashtu.

Required Skills

Sound to deal with latest radio-graphical developments
Comfortable to use Information, communication and technology related with daily work
Basic understanding of Electronic Health Record System related to radiography such as PACS.