The role of the Radiology Nurse at AAR Hospital is crucial for ensuring patient safety, comfort, and clinical support throughout the imaging process. This position facilitates effective collaboration between nursing staff, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals, contributing significantly to patient care within the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
Job Purpose
The role exists to ensure patient safety, comfort, and clinical support throughout the imaging process, while facilitating effective collaboration between nursing staff, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment and Preparation: Conduct thorough reviews of patient medical histories, evaluate readiness for radiology procedures, obtain informed consent, and ensure patients are physically and emotionally prepared for imaging or interventional procedures.
- Procedure Assistance: Provide direct clinical support to radiologists and technologists during procedures, including administering medications or contrast agents, monitoring patient status, and responding promptly to any changes in condition.
- Post-Procedure Care: Monitor patients closely for potential complications, deliver appropriate recovery support, and provide clear discharge instructions to promote safe recovery and adherence to follow-up care.
- Clinical Safety: Maintain strict compliance with radiation safety protocols, infection control measures, and hospital policies to safeguard both patients and staff.
- Documentation: Accurately record patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in hospital systems, ensuring complete and reliable medical records that support continuity of care.
- Collaboration: Work in close partnership with radiologists, physicians, and fellow nursing staff to deliver coordinated, multidisciplinary care that enhances patient outcomes and departmental efficiency.
- Emergency Preparedness: Ensure the radiology department is equipped and ready to respond to medical emergencies, including maintaining emergency supplies, practicing rapid response protocols, and participating in hospital-wide drills to guarantee patient safety in critical situations.
- NB: Any other duties as may be delegated by the Supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications
Education
- Diploma from an accredited School of Nursing (KRCHN).
Professional Qualification & Membership
- Updated BLS/ACLS certificate.
- Current annual nurse practice license issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Job Experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience post registration by the Nursing Council.
Key Competencies – Skills/ Knowledge/ Aptitude
The ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
- Patient-centered care and empathy.
- Clinical judgment, critical thinking, and prioritization.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in time management and multi-tasking.
- Ability to ensure accurate documentation and reporting.
- Strict adherence to infection prevention and safety protocols.
- Counselling Skills.
