Assess patients and interpret clinical requirements to determine the appropriate radiographic techniques such as Mammography, X-ray examinations, Fluoroscopy & BMD.
Assists staff in more complex radiological examinations.
Interacts and communicates with physicians, support staff, and other health care professionals to facilitate departmental operations.
Assigns staff workload requirements according to changing priorities in day-to-day operations.
Monitors the status of equipment repairs and preventative maintenance by gathering data on equipment malfunctions and associated down time, and documents the side effects on patients.
Responsible for formulation, implementation & oversees the policies and procedures as per the standards of DOH, EHSMS, FANR, JCI and ISO.
Participates in Quality improvement projects and KPI\'s.
Disseminates and assures compliance of department and institutional policies, procedures, and regulations.
Works closely with other Heads of the Department in developing policies and procedures to promote quality health care.
Evaluates employees, through performance management, after departmental/general job orientations and monthly staff trainings.
Provides guidance and coordinates results to support employee\'s morale.
Develops, supports and participates in active Continuing Medical Education program for the staff which may include workshops, conferences, lectures and other educational activities.
Participates in the department\'s quality assurance and improvement plan activities to achieve the highest level of quality and standard of patient care services.
Controls inventories and purchases of supplies regarding areas of responsibility.
Coordinates with the biomedical department or external companies for machine care and breakdown.
Applies the profession\'s Code of Ethics in all aspects of practice.
Observes, enforces and maintains current knowledge of the safety measures in the Environment of Care in compliance with FANR.
Maintains the ability to perform procedures in the discipline for which they supervise to include assessment of patient needs.
Follows the appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning / disposing of equipment and supplies.
Supports good communication between professionals;
Jointly plans and develops policies; clinical guidelines; and related protocols, pathways, and other documents that guide the delivery of clinical services;
Oversees the quality of patient care.
Recommends space, medical technology, equipment, staffing, and other resources needed by the department or service and have a process in place to respond to shortages
Recommends criteria for selecting the department\'s or service\'s professional staff and choose or recommend individuals who meet those criteria
Reviews the staffing plan of the department quarterly to ensure the staffing levels related to the workload do not compromise quality & patient safety.
Provides orientation and training for all staff of the duties and responsibilities for the department or service to which they are assigned
Identifies, in writing, the services to be provided by the department, and integrates or coordinates those services with the services of other departments
Improves quality and patient safety by participating in hospital wide improvement priorities and in monitoring and improving patient care specific to the department/service
Engages their staff in improvement activities that reflect the hospital wide priorities and address the clinical or nonclinical activities specific to their department or service
Selects and implements clinical practice guidelines, and related clinical pathways, and/or clinical protocols, to guide clinical care if applicable.
Shares accountability for the review, selection, and monitoring of clinical and nonclinical contracts if required
Promotes a culture of safety in the department /& across the hospital
Responsibilities:
Provide OSH information, training and supervision
Assist with the preparation of risk assessments
Ensure application of appropriate risk control measures; and
Reporting of OSH hazards and incidents.
Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures
Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
Not willfully or recklessly endanger anyone\'s health and safety
Assist with the preparation of risk assessments
Report OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues
Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible
Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills.
Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained.
Qualifications:
College Degree in Radiography or its equivalent
Current license in the country of origin, with DOH License to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE