Job Title: Senior Radiographer
Location: UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Level: Senior
About UsWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Radiographer to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging services, ensure patient safety, and support the effective operation of the radiology department. The successful candidate will perform and supervise medical imaging procedures, maintain imaging equipment standards, and collaborate with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support accurate diagnosis and effective patient care.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, sound clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to professional standards, radiation safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities Diagnostic Imaging: Perform a range of diagnostic imaging examinations, including X-rays, CT scans, MRI, or other modalities according to qualifications, departmental requirements, and clinical protocols. * Patient Care: Verify patient identity, review examination requests, explain procedures, assess patient needs, and ensure comfort and dignity throughout the imaging process. * Image Quality: Ensure diagnostic images meet established quality standards, using appropriate positioning, exposure parameters, and imaging techniques. * Clinical Collaboration: Work closely with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate imaging procedures and support timely clinical decision-making. * Radiation Protection: Apply radiation safety principles, optimize radiation exposure, and ensure appropriate protective measures for patients, staff, and the public. * Protocol Compliance: Follow approved imaging protocols, departmental procedures, and relevant clinical guidelines. * Equipment Management: Conduct routine equipment checks, identify technical issues, coordinate maintenance, and ensure imaging systems remain safe and operational. * Quality Assurance: Participate in quality control activities, image audits, equipment performance assessments, and departmental improvement initiatives. * Patient Preparation: Review relevant clinical information, confirm preparation requirements, and identify contraindications or special precautions before examinations. * Contrast Administration: Support contrast-enhanced imaging procedures in accordance with professional scope of practice, approved protocols, and applicable authorization requirements. * Senior Team Support: Guide junior radiographers, provide technical coaching, and support the orientation and competency development of imaging personnel. * Workflow Coordination: Assist with appointment scheduling, examination prioritization, patient flow, and timely completion of imaging requests. * Emergency Imaging: Respond appropriately to urgent and emergency imaging requests while maintaining patient safety and image quality. * Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records, examination details, imaging parameters, safety checks, and other required clinical documentation. * Infection Prevention: Follow applicable infection control procedures, equipment cleaning requirements, and safe handling practices. * Incident Management: Report equipment faults, patient safety incidents, exposure concerns, and procedural deviations according to established policies. * Regulatory Compliance: Ensure imaging activities comply with applicable UAE healthcare regulations, radiation protection requirements, and facility policies. * Continuous Improvement:* Identify opportunities to improve examination quality, patient experience, departmental efficiency, and clinical service delivery.
Qualifications and Experience
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Performance will be assessed against agreed clinical quality, patient safety, and operational objectives, including:
What We Offer
How to ApplyInterested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting their radiography experience, imaging modalities, professional licensing status, technical competencies, and relevant clinical achievements.
Applicants are encouraged to include details of their experience with quality assurance, radiation safety, equipment management, and mentoring junior radiography staff.
Email Subject Line: Application – Senior Radiographer (UAE)
