Interested candidates should be able to To provide care to patients before, during and after a radiological procedure

Key Result Areas
1. Assessing patients prior to their procedures by studying patient medical histories and speaking with both patients and their physicians
2. Helping patients better understand the procedures they need and serving as a liaison between the patient, nursing staff, and physician
3. Explaining the procedures needed by answering any questions/concerns patients and family may have
4. Instructing patients on what to do before a particular procedure
5. Preparing the patient for the imaging procedure
6. Injecting special dyes/contrast mediums into patients
7. Administering barium enemas/solutions prior to procedures
8. Operating radiology machines and at times reading diagnostic images
9. Reassessing patients after their procedure and providing care until they are ready to be discharged
10. Respect and protect patients’ right and confidentiality

Competencies/Abilities:
1. Use professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis.
2. Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and function calmly in situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
3. Patient assessment capabilities
4. Strong critical thinking and decision making skills
5. Technologically proficient
6. Provide prompt, efficient, and responsive service
7. Ability to organize time, manage diverse activities and meet deadlines under pressure.

Knowledge/Qualifications and Experience
1. Certificate from an accredited school of nursing
2. Certificate of Registration with the Nursing Council.
3. Valid practicing license.
4. Two (2) years Radiology experience preferred
5. Computer literacy is a must