Location: Opposite Fire Station, Umuahia

Department: Clinic Operations

Reports to: Center Manager

Category: Clinical

Role objective

The Radiographer is responsible for producing high-quality diagnostic images that referring clinicians can rely on to diagnose and treat their patients correctly.
Working from our clinic, you will manage the imaging schedule, position and reassure patients, operate radiographic equipment safely, and document findings clearly for our physician team.
For many of our patients, this is their first diagnostic imaging of any kind, so the role carries as much responsibility for patient comfort as it does for image quality.
All clinical documentation and patient flow runs through BeaconOS, our own platform, which you will be trained on during onboarding.
In clinics where you also cover the ultrasound room, you will perform sonographic examinations alongside your radiography duties.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Center Manager, the Radiographer's responsibilities include:

Patient interaction:

Welcome each patient into the examination room and help them settle in comfortably
Review the referring clinician's notes and ask relevant questions about the patient's symptoms
Explain procedures in plain language before beginning
Observe and care for patients throughout the examination to ensure their safety and comfort

General radiography:

Develop a daily priority list that completes all scheduled procedures while leaving room for emergencies
Determine the most appropriate imaging method for each patient
Operate all radiographic equipment, including portable units
Assist patients who need help changing or positioning, including those who are seriously ill, injured, or living with a disability

Specialised radiography:

Position patients and equipment to obtain the clearest, most accurate image possible
Measure the section to be radiographed and adjust machine controls for appropriate density, detail, and contrast
Apply radiation protection devices to areas outside the field of exposure
Review developed images and determine whether they are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes

Equipment and safety:

Apply radiation safety measures in line with regulatory requirements, protecting patients, colleagues, and yourself
Perform scheduled maintenance and minor repairs, and escalate faults promptly
Ensure the X-ray room is properly sanitised and waste is disposed of correctly
Monitor radiographic supply levels and submit purchase requests in good time

Documentation and reporting:

Analyse and report imaging results to our physician team
Maintain detailed, accurate, and confidential patient records in BeaconOS
Monitor patient condition and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to the physician

Ultrasound support (applies at clinics where the Radiographer covers the ultrasound room)

Perform sonographic examinations, selecting appropriate settings and patient positioning
Verify measurements and calculations before results are released
Decontaminate transducers and equipment between every patient

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or HND in Radiography or Medical Imaging
Current registration with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN)
Minimum of 2 years' post-registration experience in a hospital or diagnostic centre
Working knowledge of radiation protection standards and safe operating practice
Ability to explain procedures clearly and calmly to anxious patients
Accurate record-keeping and attention to detail
Computer literate and comfortable working in a digital record system we train every new hire on BeaconOS, our own clinical platform, during onboarding

Preferred:

Benefits

Radiographer

Key skills