Senior Technologist, Radiology

Senior Technologist

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 to:

• conduct testing, auditing, and troubleshooting of imaging equipment in coordination with the Medical Physicist, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
• ensure accurate patient positioning, exposure parameters, and image quality while performing procedures as per prescribed standards.
• work with healthcare professionals for diagnosis and treatment; assist physicians in special/interventional procedures.
• follow radiation safety protocols, maintain patient records, and ensure accountability for radiation-monitoring devices.
• schedule patient procedures, monitor attendance, and oversee junior staff and trainees.
• guide junior colleagues, train radiography trainees, and ensure professional development within the team.

Requirements:

You should have:

• B.Sc. or above.
• 5-8 years of related work experience (Nuclear Medicine, PET CT, Nuclear Pharmacy)
• Certificate of training for handling isotopes preferable.
• good hands-on experience of Windows OS, computing hardware diagnoses and troubleshooting, printer management.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in Urdu and English
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate, maintain, and update skills and knowledge of evolving practice.
• Inventory / Medical Surgical supplies management.
• Strictly adhere to guidelines for Nuclear waste disposal and take corrective steps in case of any contamination.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.