Senior Technologist, Radiology

Senior Technologist

• Department: Radiology
• Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital
• Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 300+ Clinical Laboratories, 50+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

The Department of Radiology offers a comprehensive range of highly sophisticated imaging tests and procedures that are conducted in a welcoming environment that focuses on quality and patient comfort. The diagnostic services are supported by advanced, state-of-the-art technologies like 3T MRI, 640 slice CT, Mammography, Bone density, Nuclear Imaging, Interventional services, general x-rays, etc. The department is dedicated to patient services and imaging excellence through highest professional and technological standards. The department maintains state-of-the-art technology imaging services to provide our physicians and patients with the most accurate, timely and informative results.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities:

You Will Be Responsible To:

• Position patients accurately for each examination, adapting techniques in accordance with patient needs and clinical history.
• Competent in the utilization of complex and specialized imaging equipment requiring in-depth anatomical, pathological, and technical knowledge.
• Ensure the safe handling/transferring of patients and equipment.
• Good working knowledge of nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology and imaging.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance thorough understanding equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and safety standards compliance.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to adapt to changing technology, protocols, and clinical situations. Must be able to keep up to date on recent trends and development through acquisition of required knowledge and competencies.
• Required to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and on-call duties as required in a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in related field includes positioning, exposure settings, and image processing, to produce high-quality diagnostic images across different modalities such as X-ray, MRI, CT, PET, Nuclear Medicine, IR procedures, Ultrasound, and Fluoroscopy.
• Ensure that all departmental and hospital policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to.
• Actively participate in the departmental quality initiatives and efforts.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in Urdu and English.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate, maintain, and update skills and knowledge of evolving practice.
• Inventory / Medical Surgical supplies management.
• Strictly adhere to guidelines for Nuclear waste disposal and take corrective steps in case of any contamination.

Requirements:

You Should Have:

• B.Sc. or above
• Certificate of training for handling isotopes preferable
• 5-8 years of related work experience.
• Good interpersonal skills

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.