Essential Job Responsibilities

• The incumbent will have a full-time presence at the designated hospital for providing diagnostic services to the beneficiaries.
• The incumbent will be working 6 days a week at the designated hospital.
• Screen beneficiaries coming to the OPD of the designated hospital(s) as per guidelines using X-Ray machine.
• Provision of quality services of X-rays by proper positioning and application of standard technique
• To be able to interpret X-rays with the help of software and refer the presumptive cases for sputum microscopy and Xpert testing.
• Ensure the regular maintenance of the X-ray machine and its accessories.
• Ensure the sputum sample reaches the facility for examination and the patient is diagnosed and registered to receive TB treatment.
• Prepare monthly statistical records of the screen, presumptive and TB cases and submit them to the Regional Coordinator.
• Prepare other detailed reports as and when required.
• Attend TB DOTS training as per the National Guidelines
• Attend training on x-ray reading of chest diseases focusing especially on TB.
• Responsible for his own and others’ radiation safety in the work area including checking equipment for malfunctions/ errors.

• Maintain a positive work relationship with the designated hospital staff, Mercy Corps field team, district health authorities of the project district, and other stakeholders.

• Any other task assigned by the supervisor.