Radiographer - CT

Role overview

The CT Radiographer will carry out computed tomography imaging independently or with support from senior radiography staff. The role involves producing high-quality diagnostic images, reviewing scan output, and escalating findings to the supervisor when needed.

Key responsibilities

• Keep CT consumables, materials, and equipment available in sufficient quantities for daily work.
• Flag shortages to the senior CT radiographer or supervisor as soon as possible and maintain ordering/replenishment records.
• Carry out CT imaging in line with departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Use detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology to obtain diagnostic-quality images.
• Perform other specialised radiography procedures when required.
• Check images for quality, completeness, and suitability, advise colleagues when necessary, and forward images to the radiologist for review and reporting.
• Prepare patients and perform cannulation and IV contrast administration under the supervision of a supervisor or physician.
• Identify anatomy and pathology on cross-sectional imaging to optimise scan protocols and coordinate with radiologists for any additional imaging or tests.
• Operate radiology equipment safely and competently, including patient aids and accessories, and report faults, deterioration, or incidents promptly to senior staff.
• Use advanced imaging software and functions such as bolus tracking, image reconstruction, quantification, and dynamic imaging.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and ensure equipment is cleaned and restocked for future use.
• Advise medical and technical colleagues on appropriate techniques and imaging interventions.
• Handle initial queries from patients and clinical staff and route matters to the relevant clinical team when required.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Support service quality by following continuous improvement measures and conducting method evaluation or development according to policy.
• Follow all safety, quality control, environmental safety, and infection control procedures to reduce or prevent cross-infection.
• Protect patient confidentiality at all times, whether information is formally or informally recorded.
• Work strictly within approved policies and procedures.
• Ensure SOPs and quality assurance checks are maintained across all sections.
• Document all interventions in the correct format.
• Support clinical audit activities and report outcomes as agreed.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with patients, families, and other healthcare staff to gather information, explain procedures, clarify orders, and share status updates.
• Take part in department education activities for staff, doctors, and nurses, including induction, peer review, case studies, clinical presentations, and equipment handling training.
• Participate in department committees, hospital committees, and staff meetings when requested.
• Help orient and train new employees and radiography interns.
• Share information appropriately in line with governing policies and procedures.
• Keep professional knowledge current through lectures, seminars, and online learning.
• Complete all regulatory obligations, including licensure, certification, and required mandatory training within the set timelines.

Experience requirement

Candidates must have either at least 2 years of post-graduate experience with helical/spiral scanning in an acute care hospital, or at least 4 years of post-graduate experience with helical/spiral scanning in an acute care hospital.

About the employer

Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the UAE’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare network, founded in 2007 to manage public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The organisation delivers advanced diagnostics and care across its network and collaborates with international healthcare leaders such as the Mayo Clinic.

About the team

Al Dhafra hospitals is a major medical institution in Al Dhafra with six hospitals: Madinat Zayed, Ghayathi, Marfa, Delma, and Liwa. The group also includes four clinics: Bida Mutawa, Abu Al-Abyad Clinic, Sir Bani Yas Clinic, and Al Dhafra Family Medicine Center (DFMC). Together, these facilities cover 16 specialties and provide both inpatient and outpatient services, including internal medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, general surgery, anaesthesia, pharmacy, laboratory, and diagnostic radiology.