Washington Medical Center (WMC) is a specialized secondary care health facility managed and staffed by Ethiopian, American and other visiting doctors who are committed to provide quality & affordable health care for residents of Addis Ababa including the international community. The company is owned and managed by a group of physicians who have decades of experience in healthcare service and management with training and exposure to western standard healthcare and training. The medical center is born as a result of the shareholders’ deep understanding of the demand for high quality healthcare service in Ethiopia and their deep commitment to contribute what they can towards meeting that. It opened its doors for service in January 2015. It has since become one of the best and the biggest medical centers operating in Addis Ababa serving more than 120,000 patients in just five years.

Purpose Of Job

Radiology Technologist is responsible in assessing, evaluating, and testing patients, preparing and positioning patients for imaging, attending to patient needs during imaging procedures, applying and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of radiation protection and safety practices, independently performing or assisting a licensed practitioner in performing procedures such as mammograms, X-ray exams, MRIs, or administering radiation to cancer patients, following physician orders to ensure accuracy of image capture, evaluation of captured, images for clarity and accuracy, preparing, administering, and documenting activities related to medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and institutional policy

Title: Radiology Technology 

Required No: Ten (10)

Location: Addis Ababa

Duration: Full Time

Starting Date: Immediately after contract agreement concluded

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Performs CT and MRI procedures as ordered achieving a high level of quality.

• Offers expertise to physicians regarding appropriateness of additional/modified studies, etc.

• Escorts patients to treatment room. Assists with dressings as necessary.

• Completes all paperwork necessary to ensure timely delivery of CT/MRI services.

• Develops and processes radiologic films. Logs radiologic procedures completed.

• Processes routine paperwork.

• Provides protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

• Ensures the safety and physical comfort of the patient while in technologists care.

• Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor machine performance.

• Reports all malfunctions and/or need for adjustments to the proper company or facility.

• Arranges preventive maintenance as recommended by vendor.

• Follows prescribed safety standards in operating equipment.

• Orders, logs, and returns outside films requested from other agencies; completes appropriate documentation.

• Arranges for the release of films to patients and outside agencies.

• Maintains paperwork for tracking loaned films. Maintains confidentially of all informationrelated to patients  and medical staff.

• Recognize, study, and assess market trends, competitor offerings, and demographics in order to identify opportunities for promotion and growth.

• WMC's services and qualities should be promoted at all times

Job Requirements

• Educational Background BSc Degree in Radiology, Technology & Licensed EFDA

• Minimum 3 Years of work experience as a CT/MRI Technologist

• Knowledge of radiologic standards, requirements and regulations.

• Knowledge of radiologic safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.

• Knowledge of radiologic equipment uses and maintenance.

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

• Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality.

• Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others.

• Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.

• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

• Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.

• Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.

• Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.

• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Other Skills

• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.

How to Apply

Qualified applicant can apply only through the link: https://ethiotalent.com/job-detail/63