Mount Hope Hospital Vacancies June 2021

RADIOGRAPHER I

VACANCY 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA). 

RADIOGRAPHER I

The incumbent will be responsible for performing all types of routine X-Ray examinations independently and supports senior staff in specialised areas. Undertakes all general radiographic procedures throughout the Institution.

Main Responsibilities:

• Performs general radiographic examinations including fluoroscopic and general radio-opaque media examinations.
• Performs ward and theatre radiography.
• Assists the Radiologist during procedures in the absence of nursing help.
• Ensures adherence to all radiation safety requirements involving staff, patients, family and visitors.
• Participates in out-of-hours and/or on-call services.
• Reports malfunction of equipment and potential hazards to senior members of staff.
• Operates the Computer Management System.
• Be fully aware of the Local Rules governing the administering of ionising radiation.
• Observes and adopts all Health and Safety Procedures relevant in the performance of their radiographic duties.
• Attends lectures, seminars, etc, as may be necessary for the safety of patients, e.g. Fire Lectures, CPR, etc.
• Assists the organisational relationship in special investigations.
• Competently performs routine X-Ray examinations of all body structures.
• Monitors, assists and guides student Radiographers.
• Ensures that the department is adequately stocked to meet its requirements.
• Processes all films or digital images from each procedure.
• Refers abnormal or problematic results to the Radiographer II or Ultrasonographers where necessary.       

 Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Diploma or Associate Degree equivalent from a recognised School of Radiography.
• Current licensure with the Radiographers Board of Trinidad and Tobago (RBTT).

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago. * 

All applications should be submitted with a cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, birth certificate, a police certificate of good character, a contact number and two (2) testimonials  by July 04, 2021 and addressed (with the name of the position applied for, clearly labelled, on the outside of the envelope and the cover letter). To: 

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

                Building #39, Third Floor

Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

Champs Fleurs

E-mails/Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

 VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified staff members to fill the following position at the North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA). 

IMMUNIOLOGIST

The incumbent will responsible for the technical and administrative functions of the Immunology section and to provide expert consult on Immunological cases/reports.

 Main Responsibilities:

• • Oversees the technical and administrative operations of staff assigned to the Immunology, Endocrinology and Serology sections of the laboratory.
  • To provide expertise and report on Flow Cytometry results with respect to blood disorders and in transplant services.
  • Liaises with Physicians concerning results, techniques or problems associated with the section.
  • Liaises with Laboratory management and Clinical Head on problems associated with results and advise accordingly.
  • Set up a quality control programme as necessary or deemed adequate.
  • Ensures that adequate materials and reagents are in stock for diagnostic and testing procedures.
  • Initiates and encourage teaching and research programmes in the section.
  • Certifies all results on the computer after liaising with the Clinical Head.
  • Teaches students/staff about immunological techniques, and diagnostic procedures used in the laboratory, and to initiate ongoing training programmes for staff and students within the section.
  • Ensures that all equipment used is in good condition and report any malfunctions to the relevant authority.
  • Performs all work related to proficiency testing.
  • Monitors the performance of all staff and ensure that appraisals are done in a timely manner.
  • Ensures that the disposal arrangements of infectious materials are technically sound or non-hazardous.
  • Makes arrangements to submit reports on a weekly, forthnightly or monthly basis as required.
  • Do or closely supervise any specialized testing or procedure required by the section.
  • Evaluates new procedures and new investigations that are introduced into the section.
  • Ensures personal health and safety practices are followed inside the Laboratory and report any incidents to relevant personnel.
  • Attends and participate in Multidisciplinary Team meetings, case presentations and departmental meetings, when required.
  • Keeps the Head of Department informed of any difficulties/inefficiencies that may arise in the execution of daily routine functions and seek assistance when necessary.
  • Adheres to professional code of conduct, medico-legal principles, human resources policies and procedures of the Authority.

Minimum Qualification, Training and Experience:

• • • Either a Graduate Degree (MSc. Or PhD) or MD with a specialization in Immunology.
    • At least ten (10) years of experience in the field of Endocrinology/Immunology, of which five (5) years were spent in a supervisory position.

 
*Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago. 

All applications should be submitted with a cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, birth certificate, a police certificate of good character, a contact number and two (2) testimonials by July 04, 2021 and addressed (with the name of the position applied for, clearly labelled, on the outside of the envelope and the cover letter). To: 

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

Building # 39, Third Floor

Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

Champs Fleurs 

E-mails/Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

MEDICAL PHYSICIST 

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified staff members to fill the following position at the North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA). 

MEDICAL PHYSICIST

The incumbent will be responsible for a variety of analytical, computer aided and bioengineering techniques such as Radiotherapy, X-ray imaging, Computerised Tomography (C.T), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (M.R.I), Nuclear Imaging and Therapy, Nuclear Imaging, Therapy, Mammography, Ultrasound and all other imaging modalities in the NCRHA.

Main Responsibilities:

• Research, develop and evaluate new analytical techniques.
• Plan and ensure safe and accurate treatment of all patients.
• Provide advice on radiation protection to associate staff and patients.
• Perform within established governmental policies in accordance with organisational relationship who reviews accomplishments for results and adherence to the departmental policies.
• Development and maintenance of a quality management program for all imaging equipment to facilitate the production of images of optimum quality while minimizing radiation dose to patients.
• Establish and maintain a radiation safety program, supervised acceptance testing performance verification of new equipment.
• Execute and manage various quality assurance/controls on equipment and manage the radiation monitors.
• Supervise the installation, operation, and maintenance of technical equipment used in the determination of radiation exposure and the making of field and laboratory analyses.
• Supervise the modification or construction of building materials to ensure maximum protection of patients, radiation workers and the public.
• Train and update healthcare, scientific and technical staff.
• Assist in formulating and interpreting administrative policies for radiation control and prepare reports.
• Devise safety measures for the calibration dispersing and disposal of all radioactive material.
• Test and calibrate all ionizing radiation and gamma ray units.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Physics or Engineering in Medicine or any other equivalent accreditation.
• Post graduate qualification will also be an asset.
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience in managing radiation supported by training in radiation physics or a similar combination of experience and training.
• Current registration with the Professions related to Medicine.

*Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago. 

All applications should be submitted with a cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, birth certificate, a police certificate of good character, a contact number and two (2) testimonials by July 04, 2021 and addressed (with the name of the position applied for, clearly labelled, on the outside of the envelope and the cover letter). To: 

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

Building # 39, Third Floor

Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

Champs Fleurs 

E-mails/Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.