Expedited SVN-Radiologic Technologist- Internal

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Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Under the overall supervision of Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) and direct supervision of National Radiologist, and with the technical guidance from IOM Teleradiology Center and the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission for administrative matters, the successful candidate will be responsible for processing screening X-ray of the refugees and immigrants in the IOM Health Assessment Programme, and will specifically carry-out the following duties and responsibilities:

1. 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.

2. 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. 

3. Apply proper radiographic techniques and radiation protection procedures during X-ray taking, including providing pelvic lead shielding for all, double wrap-around lead shielding for pregnant woman, positioning of applicants, collimation of X-ray beam, and use of proper X-ray exposure factors, and monitoring of applicants during the examinations. 

4. 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. 

5. 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.

6. Participate in ensuring the overall radiation safety of the applicants, staff and the public by applying the standard radiation protection rules and regulations, regularly wearing personal radiation measurement badges, assisting the reading of the personal radiation monitoring badge, performing the duties of radiation protection focal person and communicating with the respective authorities, as needed. 

7. 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.

8. Contribute in optimizing the workflow in the Radiology Unit through applying regular quality control and improvement of the standard operating procedures including identification procedures and correctness of data entry to ensure quick, correct, and smooth X-ray processing and timely delivery of chest X-ray images and reports. 

9. 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. 

10. Prepare statistical summary reports on operational activities of the Radiology Unit, document any other information and properly keep records as needed.

11. 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.

12. Contribute in implementing infection control measures and maintaining a tidy and neat work environment in the Radiology Unit.

13. Suggest additional measures to improve the quality, speed or safety of the radiological procedures as needed.

14. Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma from an accredited academic institution in Radiologic Technology in countries where the scope of responsibilities are fulfilled according to national regulations.

• A valid license to practice Radiography is required. 

   

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

• Three years for Bachelor degree holder and Five years for diploma holders working experience in radiography, especially Chest X-Ray.

• Knowledge and experience of radiographic techniques;

• Knowledge and experience in radiographic procedure, radiologic safety,

• and quality management process;

• Knowledge on digital machine.

• Knowledge and experience in radiology information systems and Picture archiving and communication systems.

• Experience in screening chest X-ray and Health Assessment Programs.

• Certificate in the specialized training in thoracic radiology an advantage
• Certificate in the Cardiothoracic imaging course an advantage
• Certificate in the Teleradiology course an advantage
• Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging an advantage
• Certificate in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance training an advantage
• Certificate in PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) Training an advantage
• Proven experience in screening CXR reading an advantage

• Leadership skills (desirable);

• Organizational skills;

• Communication skills.

• Good computer skill, especially in Microsoft Excel.

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

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

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

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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