Summary
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre is seeking an Angiography/Fluoroscopy Technologist in Madinah. The role involves operating imaging equipment, preparing procedure rooms, assisting radiologists, managing images and supplies, and performing equipment checks and quality control. Duties also include supporting endovascular laser therapy procedures and applying radiation safety practices, including ALARA. Requirements vary by grade and include relevant experience, a radiological science or radiologic technology qualification, and current professional registration; non-Saudis must also meet the stated international registration requirements.
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Operates Angiography/Fluoroscopy (Angio/Fluoro) equipment and assists assigned radiologist in the area.
- Reviews exam orders/requisitions and corresponding protocol, and seeks advice of seniors.
- Reviews and evaluates instructions from physicians to complete Angio or Fluoro procedures. Prepares room and checks supplies.
- Selects proper image receptor and image recorder and programs them. Forwards recorded images in proper format to the radiologist for interpretation and assists in image manipulation and archiving.
- Performs operator maintenance on equipment. Informs supervisor of equipment failure or repair needs and documents the same.Performs quality control studies on equipment. Maintains and cleans the room and equipment.
- Assesses inventory and periodically stocks Angio and Fluoro supplies and restores all equipment and supplies for subsequent use.
- Assists in training and supervison of students, interns, and trainees and evaluates their performance.
- Assists radiologist in endovascular laser therapy procedure (EVLT).
- Complies with the section policies, procedures and protocols. Follow the section quality improvement program in accordance with CBAHI, JCI, SFDA and other accreditation agencies standards.
- Complies with the Radiation Safety Rules and Regulations of the Hospital in accordance with KACST and K.A. CARE and other National or International Regulatory bodies.
- Applies ALARA principle role within the section practice for all procedures.
Grade 08:
Two (2) years of related experience with Bachelor’s Degree, or four (4) years with programs is required.
Grade 09:
- Four (4) years as an Angiography/Fluoroscopy Technologist, or (Grade 08) related experience is required.
- Average of annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) for the last four (4) years.
- Fifty (50) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME] is required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Radiological Science/ Technology required for Saudi Nationals or Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program (minimum 2 years) for non-Saudi is required.
- Current Registrationfrom country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) isrequired.
- Registration inthe American Registry of Radiographic Technologists of the Canadian Associationof Medical Radiation Technologists or equivalent is required for non-Saudis.