X-ray Technician Opposite Fire Station, Umuahia, nigeria
full-time
Location: Opposite Fire Station, Umuahia
Department: Clinic Operations
Reports to: Center Manager
Category: Clinical
Role objective
The Assistant Radiographer supports the Radiographer in running a safe, efficient X-ray room.
You will prepare examination rooms, help patients move to and from imaging safely and with dignity, assist during procedures, maintain equipment, and keep patient records accurate.
This is a hands-on role for someone early in their imaging career who wants to build experience in a high-volume diagnostic setting.
All clinical documentation and patient flow runs through BeaconOS, our own platform, which you will be trained on during onboarding.
Key responsibilities
Reporting to the Center Manager and working alongside the Radiographer, responsibilities include:
Patient interaction:
Welcome each patient into the examination room and help them settle in comfortably
Explain what will happen in plain language and reassure patients who are anxious
Observe patients throughout their time in the imaging area and escalate any concerns
Communicate patient information clearly without expressing alarm about findings
Patient movement and positioning:
Transport patients between the waiting area and the X-ray room, including those with limited mobility
Assess whether a patient needs help undressing for an examination and assist where required, protecting privacy and dignity at all times
Help the Radiographer move and handle patients from trolleys, beds, and chairs onto examination tables
Position and immobilise patients on the examining table as directed
Assisting with procedures:
Set up examination rooms and confirm all necessary equipment is ready
Monitor the video display of the area being captured and adjust density or contrast to improve image quality
Prepare and administer oral or injected contrast media as directed
Apply radiation protection devices around the exposed area
Wear protective clothing, including an X-ray apron, whenever working with the machine
Equipment care:
Maintain image processing systems and accessory equipment
Prepare and position equipment correctly before each procedure
Perform scheduled maintenance and minor repairs, and report faults promptly
Ensure proper waste disposal and sanitation of the X-ray room
Records and clerical support:
Enter imaging data and sequences into BeaconOS accurately
Take thorough patient medical histories
Record, process, and maintain patient data and treatment records
Answer phone calls, file patient records, and support day-to-day administration of the unit
Requirements
OND, HND, or equivalent qualification in Radiography, Medical Imaging, or a related health science
Minimum of 1 year's experience in a hospital, imaging unit, or diagnostic centre
Understanding of radiation safety practice and willingness to follow protection protocols without exception
Physically able to assist with patient transfer and positioning
Careful, accurate approach to records and patient 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:
Prior experience assisting in an X-ray unit
Familiarity with digital radiography and image processing systems
Experience in a high-volume outpatient or diagnostic centre environment
Working toward professional registration in radiography or medical imaging
Benefits
Health insurance and complementary health services at MDaaS diagnostic clinics
Pension remittance
Paid leave and sick days
Monthly team activities
Professional development opportunities.