Radiographer / Sonographer

How to Apply: Send your CV and current Radiographers Board of Kenya licence to hr@wgshospital.com.

Show Radiation Safety Discipline on Paper Before You Walk Into the Imaging Suite

Imaging roles get flooded with vague 'attention to detail' claims. Hiring teams for this kind of post want proof you can handle X-ray, CT, and ultrasound workflows while keeping radiation exposure ALARA and infection prevention tight.

1. Lead with your licence and certifications: Put your Radiographers Board of Kenya registration number and ultrasound certification right at the top of your CV. Hiring managers screen for these before they read anything else, so make them impossible to miss.

2. Quantify your scan volume and modalities: Instead of saying 'performed X-rays', say 'performed 50+ X-ray exams weekly across chest, skeletal, and abdominal studies'. Numbers give the recruiter a concrete sense of your pace and versatility.

3. Show your sonography range: Obstetric, abdominal, and general scans are core here. List the types of scans you've done and any special cases (e.g., high-risk obstetrics, Doppler studies) to show depth beyond the basics.

4. Prove your radiation safety know-how: Mention specific protocols you've followed, like ALARA principles, dose tracking, and equipment quality control. If you've trained others on safety, say so—that signals leadership potential.

5. Highlight your reporting accuracy: Radiographers often write preliminary reports or flag urgent findings. Give an example of a time you caught a subtle abnormality and escalated it quickly—this shows clinical judgement.

6. Prepare for infection prevention questions: Expect probes on how you clean transducers, handle sterile gel, and prevent cross-contamination between patients. Have a step-by-step answer ready.

7. Talk about equipment troubleshooting: You'll be responsible for flagging faults. Describe a time you noticed an equipment issue early, reported it, and how you worked around it without compromising patient care.

8. Bring your licence and certificates to the interview: Have physical or digital copies of your Radiographers Board of Kenya licence and ultrasound certification ready. Showing up prepared reinforces your professionalism.