Senior Radiographer 1

About the role

Responsibilities

• • Perform a full range of diagnostic imaging examinations efficiently and accurately in accordance with departmental protocols and professional standards.
• • Perform advanced or complex imaging examinations within the scope of competency and assigned modality.
• • Verify patient identification and review imaging requests prior to examinations.
• • Prepare and position patients appropriately to obtain optimal diagnostic images.
• • Provide clear instructions and reassurance to patients and families to support cooperation and comfort during procedures.
• • Apply radiation protection principles and dose optimization practices in accordance with regulatory requirements and ALARA principles.
• • Adapt imaging techniques based on patient condition, clinical indication, and examination complexity.
• • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of anatomy, cross-sectional imaging, and pathology to support accurate image acquisition.
• • Recognize abnormal imaging findings and escalate urgent cases to the Radiologist when required.
• • Operate imaging equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with departmental procedures and manufacturer guidelines.
• • Ensure accurate documentation of imaging procedures and maintain timely image transfer within RIS/PACS systems.
• • Maintain a safe and organized imaging environment in accordance with infection prevention and institutional safety standards.
• • Support quality assurance and quality control activities within imaging services.
• • Participate in on-call duties as assigned.
• • Provide guidance and support to radiographers, students and newly appointed staff when required.
• • Perform other duties assigned by departmental management.
• CT and MRI Responsibilities (If assigned)
• Senior radiographers assigned to advanced cross sectional imaging modalities such as Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) within the scope of their validated training and demonstrated competency. When assigned to CT or MRI, the radiographer is responsible for:
• • Perform cross sectional imaging examinations (CT or MRI) in accordance with established imaging protocols and departmental procedures.
• • Ensure appropriate patient preparation, identification, readiness, and safety prior to examinations.
• • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of cross sectional anatomy, common pathological conditions, and modality specific imaging techniques to support accurate image acquisition.
• • Assist radiographers in performing complex CT or MRI examinations and provide clinical guidance as needed.
• • Maintain up to date knowledge of contrast media types, indications, contraindications, and safe administration practices.
• • Assist with or administer contrast media in accordance with institutional policies and monitor patients for potential adverse reactions.
• • Monitor patients during imaging procedures and respond appropriately to any clinical changes or adverse events.
• • Review image quality, ensure adherence to approved protocols, and initiate corrective actions when required.
• • Support quality assurance and quality control activities within CT and MRI services to maintain high standards of practice.
• • Apply radiation protection principles and optimize CT radiation dose in alignment with ALARA standards and departmental dose management protocols.
• • Ensure strict compliance with MRI safety procedures, including patient screening, implant verification, and adherence to MRI safety zones.
• • Escalate MRI safety concerns related to implants, contraindications, or environmental hazards in accordance with MRI safety policies.
• • Provide theoretical and practical training to radiographers and students in cross sectional imaging modalities to support competency development.
• • Evaluate the clinical competencies of radiographers and students performing CT or MRI examinations, ensuring compliance with departmental standards and identifying training needs.
• • Ensure accurate documentation and timely transfer of images and examination details within RIS/PACS systems.
• Ultrasound Responsibilities (If assigned)
• Senior radiographers assigned to ultrasound services may perform routine and specialized ultrasound examinations within the scope of their validated training and demonstrated competency. When providing ultrasound services, the senior radiographer is responsible for:
• • Perform routine diagnostic ultrasound examinations including general, obstetrical, pediatric studies in accordance with departmental protocols.
• • Prepare patients appropriately and explain procedures prior to examinations.
• • Apply appropriate scanning techniques to obtain diagnostic images.
• • Recognize normal and abnormal sonographic findings and escalate urgent findings when required.
• • Ensure accurate documentation and storage of ultrasound images within imaging systems.
• Interventional Radiology Re
• Department/Category: Radiology

Skills

• Diagnostic imaging
• Cross sectional imaging
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Ultrasound
• Radiation protection
• ALARA principles
• RIS/PACS
• Patient preparation and positioning
• Contrast media administration
• Image quality review
• On-call duties
• Staff training and supervision
• Infection prevention
• Quality assurance