Job Title: Imaging Technologist
Number of vacancies: 01
Payment Grade: Locum
Reporting to: Team leader imaging services
Department: Medical Directorate
Overall job objective:
To support and guide the clinical team in diagnosis and management of patient
conditions by performing imaging services as requested.
Functional Outputs/Activities per key performance area:
Imaging Services
• Prepare eligible individuals for imaging procedures: explaining, positioning, and providing clarification to individual’s queries.
• Perform imaging procedures for the eligible individuals, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images and proper exposure techniques to aid clinical diagnosis.
• Monitor patient comfort and safety throughout the procedure.
• Ensure efficient and timely service delivery for patients’ by clearly prioritizing and systematically reallocating both x-ray and ultrasound scans to out-patients and in-patients.
Image Acquisition:
• Operate imaging equipment to capture high-quality images of various body parts.
• Adjust exposure settings to minimize radiation exposure while maintaining image quality
• Utilize appropriate imaging techniques and protocols.
Quality Assurance and Safety:
• Maintain and troubleshoot imaging equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Adhering at all times to radiation protection and safety guidelines given by the Atomic Energy Council (AEC) to protect patients, staff, and self from unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Conduct basic quality assurance procedures for X-ray services.
• Maintain strict infection control measures in line with Hospital prevention protocols
• Monitor and manage radiation exposure levels.
Data Management and Reporting:
• Record patient information, procedure details, and store digital image findings accurately in the hospital’s data management system.
• Assist in collecting and managing radiological data for reporting to key stakeholders.
• Perform data entry on a variety of electronic platforms to a high standard of quality.
• Support in the preparation of AEC reports.
• Provide regular updates on the number of X-rays performed, diagnoses made, and any equipment-related issues.
• Write accurate X-Ray reports for patients presenting for imaging services.
Machine Maintenance:
• Ensure that all imaging equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and functional.
• Report any faults to the Head of Imaging services, Head of Diagnostics and Pharmacy or to the Biomedical Engineer, as well as the Medical Director.
Collaboration:
• Work closely with clinical, laboratory, and community teams to plan and deliver quality and timely radiography services to targeted communities and individuals.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure timely interpretation of radiographs and accurate documentation of results.
• Proactively support troubleshooting processes to ensure minimal interruption of imaging service provision
Financial Management
• Managing and accounting for allocated resources especially the consumables by compiling and submitting relevant reports
• Ensuring adherence to the unit budget to ensure optimal use of resources
Risk Management
• Evaluating the patient’s medical history, the potential benefits of the procedure, and the associated risks
• Continuously assesses risk inherent in department and ensure adherence to mitigation measures in place
Compliance
•Adherance to high ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality is paramount.
•Adhere to all CoRSU Policies and Procedures
Required Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Radiography/Medical Imaging
•Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals’ Council.
Key Competencies & Skills
Behavioral
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare professionals.
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
Leadership
•Good communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge.
•Knowledge of digital, automatic and manual X-ray processing
• Strong understanding and application of radiation safety principles.
Skills
•Proficiency in X-ray and ultrasound equipment operation and image acquisition techniques.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience
Attributes include:
• Good Patient interaction
• Knowledge of specific imaging techniques relevant to rehabilitation medicine (e.g., musculoskeletal imaging).
Qualified persons should submit their applications (detailed CV with a cover letter plus copies of Academic Qualifications) to: The Head of Human Resources, CoRSU Hospital P.O. 46 Kisubi, or email to: recruitment@corsuhospital.org before midnight of Friday 18th September, 2026, the Title of the Job you are applying for and the name of the Applicant should be the subject of the email.
NOTE: Recruitment is based on rolling basis
