Radiologic Technologist

Context

RESPONSIBILITIES
Take good quality chest X-ray images of migrants as requested by Physicians and/or Radiologist in accordance with IOM and international radiographic standards and resettlement countries technical instructions. Take the appropriate additional chest X-ray views using the standard procedures, when requested.
- Explain the X-ray examination procedures to applicants and answer questions. Prepare equipment’s and examination rooms for use, perform proper ID checking, correct biodata entry to CR/DR machines and standard labelling of the radiographic images avoiding substitutions.
- Perform proper processing of digital images on CR/DR machine, review the image quality and repeat when the image quality is not acceptable. Report important/urgent information to Radiologists and/or Physician.
- Contribute to maintaining consistently high-quality chest X-rays in the Radiology Unit through proper utilization of radiographic techniques, checking and correcting technical quality of the images, adherence to technical requirements of resettlement countries and training of staff involved in chest X-ray taking. Take the role of quality assurance focal person for the X-ray Unit, as needed.
- Take part in the regular and timely quality assurance of the CR/DR X-ray machines through proper handling of machines and regular checking of equipment performance and reporting of issues immediately. Contact external and internal technical service providers regarding maintenance service and repair of the X-ray equipment as needed.
- Prepare daily worklists, barcodes, check the identity of applicants, radiographic counselling, uploading digital Chest X-rays images to e-Medical website, and/or burning images on CDs.
- Prepare statistical summary reports on operational activities of the Radiology Unit, document any other information and properly keep records as needed.
- Communicate with the Radiologist and/or Teleradiology Centers for the reading of the chest X-rays, take the role of the Country Office’s focal person for coordinating the radiology chest X-ray reading workflow and provide the chest X-ray reports to the panel physicians as needed.
- Contribute in implementing infection control measures and maintaining a tidy and neat work environment in the Radiology Unit.
- Suggest additional measures to improve the quality, speed or safety of the radiological procedures as needed.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- University bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience
- Working experience in radiography, especially Chest X-Ray, knowledge on digital machine required;
- Up to date professional license/Board certificate as per the country’s requirement;
- Good computer skill, especially in Microsoft Excel is essential;
- Knowledge and experience in radiology information systems and Picture archiving and communication systems an advantage; and Experience in screening chest X-ray and Health Assessment Programs an advantage.
- Experience in clinic operations at IOM Qatar is a distinct advantage.
- Having medical licenses to practice in Qatar is highly desirable.

Skills
- Relevant technical knowledge and practices in personnel and laboratory operations.
- Computer literate with understanding of accurate data collection and analysis for monitoring and continuous improvement of laboratory services and performances; and,
- Good awareness of the laboratory role in health systems, optional use of resources for quality and efficient services delivery

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

**Required Competencies**

Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies - behavioural indicators (Level 1)
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results