The incumbent will be responsible for performing all types of routine X-Ray examinations independently and supports senior staff in specialised areas. Undertakes all general radiographic procedures throughout the Institution.

 VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA).

RADIOGRAPHER I

The incumbent will be responsible for performing all types of routine X-Ray examinations independently and supports senior staff in specialised areas. Undertakes all general radiographic procedures throughout the Institution.

         Main Responsibilities:

•  Performs general radiographic examinations including fluoroscopic and general radio-opaque media examinations.
• Performs ward and theatre radiography.
• Assists the Radiologist during procedures in the absence of nursing help.
• Ensures adherence to all radiation safety requirements involving staff, patients, family and visitors.
• Participates in out-of-hours and/or on-call services.
• Reports malfunction of equipment and potential hazards to senior members of staff.
• Operates the Computer Management System.
• Be fully aware of the Local Rules governing the administering of ionising radiation.
• Observes and adopts all Health and Safety Procedures relevant in the performance of their radiographic duties.
• Attends lectures, seminars, etc, as may be necessary for the safety of patients, e.g. Fire Lectures, CPR, etc.
• Assists the organisational relationship in special investigations.
• Competently performs routine X-Ray examinations of all body structures.
• Monitors, assists and guides student Radiographers.
• Ensures that the department is adequately stocked to meet its requirements.
• Processes all films or digital images from each procedure.
• Refers abnormal or problematic results to the Radiographer II or Ultrasonographers where necessary.

 Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Radiology from a recognised institution.
• Current licensure with the Radiographers Board of Trinidad and Tobago (RBTT).

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago. *

 All applications should be submitted with a cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, birth certificate, a police certificate of good character, a contact number and two (2) testimonials by May 09, 2024 and addressed (with the name of the position applied for, clearly labelled, on the outside of the envelope and the cover letter). To:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

                                                                         Building #39, Third Floor                                  

Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

Champs Fleurs

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.