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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST 2

The job I hope to have at the International Medical Center is being a Radiologic Technologist. International Medical Center is a great hospital that provides a skilled personal care for patients throughout the day. Great certified physicians from many worldwide deliver their work in more than thirty specialties. The Medical Imaging Department is usually looking for talented employees and they are known to work as a team. Employees should be able to develop their abilities to work with modern radiology machines. IMC was the first hospital in the region to get the new version of an open MRI machine.

Tasks

The tasks for a radiological technologist include:

Reviewing and evaluation of the X-rays developed, as well as information generated by computers in order to determine if the images are in fact satisfactory and thus could be utilized in the diagnosis. It also involves one overseeing the operation of the equipment used for magnetic and radiologic imaging to produce bodily images which are in turn used in running diagnostics. One is also required to explain the procedures as well as the observation of the patients whenever scanning is being performed on them. One also is needed to make use of the safety measures relating to radiation as well as the protection of the equipment in order to ensure compliance with the regulations of the government together with looking after the safety of the staff and patients. Being able to position the equipment used for imaging and also adjusting the controls to set the distance and exposure time as per the examination’s specifications is another task.

Technological Skills

For one to be hired as a Radiologic Technologist, they must have the following skills set:

One must be skillful in using the software for classification or categorization which applies to coding procedures and diagnostics. One must also be able to use a structured data entry software for database user interface and queries. Having skills in information retrieval and search software would also provide an added advantage, and finally one must be able to use both the medical software and the office suit software for electronic medical recording as well as digital imaging.

Job description

A Radiological Technologist at IMC works with the complex radiology equipment and machines by making use of their knowledge in order to examine the orders of the doctors, adjusting the equipment, the preparation and adjustment of the patients in order to acquire the highest quality pictures, maintaining the records of the patients and also being able to operate the computer which is connected to the X-ray equipment. Apart from those the job description also involves making sure that they as well as the patients are operating in an environment that is safe and out of danger as a result of radiation by being able to make use of the heavy lead shields for patient’s protection.

Job specification

A radiologic technologist at IMC has to have at least one bachelor degree in radiologic science. He or she can also be allowed to present a certificate from an educational institution that is legally certified. The obtain of certification from abroad or speaking more than one language are good features that give a big opportunity to get a job at IMC The rules of Saudi Commission For Health Specialties and regulations demand one year of internship from all employees in the medical field. Also, employees must pass the exam offering by SCFHS to get a license. One will also be required to be technical, be keen on details, good interpersonal skills and have stamina.

How to customize /choose this job

This is a field where I have a variety of options to become either a MRI technologist, a Nuclear medicine technologist, radiologist or tend to educational field to be professor in a great university, but first, I must be an individual who finds that the challenge of radiologic technologist is fascinating to me, for instance, I could be excited or curious about what I know or see what might not be easily visible to the naked eye. my reasons for wanting to be a radiologic technologist could be different to that of another person, but some general factors may give me an idea of what the profession is about and why it is in high demand.

References

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Enfinger, J. (2012). Becoming a radiologic technologist: A student's guide: from choosing the right school to jump starting your career. Lexington, KY: publisher not identified.

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Price, C. H., & Novak, A. (2009). Job description manual for medical practices. Englewood, CO: Medical Group Management Association.

International Medical Center. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.imc.med.sa/en

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