09/12/2020
-Evaluate patients’ medical condition and history to determine most suitable radiographic technique for diagnosis
-Interact with patients to offer them psychological support and address their concerns regarding an imaging procedure
-Adjust diagnostic equipment to deliver accurate amount of radiation to patients
-Operate complex medical instruments such as MRIs, CT scanners, X-ray, ultrasound, and several other imaging devices
-Liaise with oncologists and physicians to plan treatment for cancer patients
-Direct and supervise the activities of radiography assistants and trainee radiographers
-Maintain proper records of patient details ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information
-Follow up on patients after treatment to track the progress of recovery and ensure patients show no signs of radiation side effect
-Explain to patients and their family the details of a procedure and ways to manage possible side effects
-Regularly inspect diagnostic equipment to ensure they are functional and operate efficiently
-Assist oncologists and physicians during complex radiological examinations
Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to ionizing radiation
-Correctly position patients prior to X-ray imaging in order to obtain high quality films
-Use portable devices to conduct diagnostic scans on patients who can’t move to the radiology unit.
