Charge Radiographer, General Radiology

Charge Radiographer, General Radiology

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 for:

• Performing procedures as per prescribed standards.
• Participating in radiographic/imaging examinations, ensuring accurate patient positioning, exposure parameters, and image quality across various imaging modalities.
• Collaborating with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Follow safety procedures including radiation safety for patients & staff.
• Schedule patient for procedures as and when required.
• Managing and maintaining radiography/imaging equipment, conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting technical issues, and coordinating repairs or upgrades as needed to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
• Assist radiologists in performing special/interventional procedures.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records, documenting procedures, imaging findings, and relevant information in accordance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and patient confidentiality standards.
• Interacting with patients to explain procedures, address concerns, and ensure their comfort and cooperation during imaging examinations, while maintaining empathy, professionalism, and respect for patients' rights and dignity.
• Guide junior colleagues and take classes for trainee radiographers.
• Ensuring maintenance of radiation-monitoring device when provided and take responsibility for any loss or damage to it.
• Monitoring of attendance and punctuality of junior staff and the trainees as assigned.
• Serving on committees and task forces when necessary.
• Working in varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and on-call duties as required. Staying back after normal working hours or overnight in the department.
• Preparing reports as advised by supervisor.
• Changing the radiation dose-monitoring device on monthly basis or as advised by the Radiation Protection Committee/officer.
• Ensuring that all departmental and hospital policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to.
• Undertaking/completing any other task as assigned by supervisor and/or management.

Requirements:

You should have:

• B.Sc. Bachelor’s degree in radiography preferred.
• Minimum of one-year Certified Radiography course from a recognized institute. Preferably two-year course.
• Minimum of 7-8 years of related work experience

To Apply:

• You should send your detailed CV by email to human.resources@aku.edu and mention the position applied for in the subject line.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted