Radiologist

Job Overview

A Radiologist is a physician trained in executing and interpreting medical images such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, and MRIs to diagnose illnesses and sometimes treat patients using medical radiation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise radiographers, nurses, and radiology staffs.
• Schedule examinations and assign radiology personnel.
• Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop radiology staffs.
• Implement protocols in areas such as drugs, resuscitation, emergencies, and infection control.
• Provide advice on types and quantities of radiology equipment needed to maintain facilities.
• Participate in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where the risk of error is high.
• Establish or enforce standards for protection of patients and personnel.
• Administer or maintain conscious sedation during and after procedures.
• Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
• Interpret images using computer-aided detection or diagnosis systems.
• Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pains, over-sedation, and bleeding.
• Prepare a comprehensive interpretation report of findings.
• Obtain patient histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dedicated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
• Conduct physical examinations to inform decisions about appropriate procedures.
• Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
• Instruct radiology staffs in desired techniques, positions, or projections.
• Evaluate medical information to determine patient risk factors, such as allergies to contrast agents, or to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of procedures.
• Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
• Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.
• Coordinate radiological services with other medical activities.
• Provide counseling to radiological patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, or alternative benefits.
• Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
• Perform intervention procedures such as image-guided biopsy, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, trans-hepatic biliary drainage, and nephropathy catheter placement. There will be 25% commission on all intervention procedures.
• Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including MRI, CT, mammography, or ultrasound.
• Exercise a personal sense of responsibility and make decisions in complex and difficult circumstances, especially in A/E theatre during multiple trauma situations.
• Participate in ongoing departmental audit and quality assurance programs, which may lead to proposals of change to current working practices.
• Delegate appropriately and supervise healthcare support workers to achieve the desired quality of patient care.
• Comply and contribute to implementation of departmental and professional policies and procedures.
• Participate in mandatory training and actively pursue a continuous professional development program.
• Keep up to date in new image techniques, technology, and departmental policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Membership or Fellowship or Board Certification in Radiology (with or without sub-specialty like MRI, CT scan, etc.)
• Excellent communication and patient management skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Medical degree and completion of the Medical Licensing Examinations
• Flexible approach to work and working hours
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate passion and empathy
• Interpretive and analytical skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible patient records
• IT skills and information governance awareness

How to Apply

Send CV to: nuvie@bchs.com.ng