Job description
The Radiographer will perform the range of diagnostic imaging modalities, which the hospital is providing, with high level of service quality, patient care, efficiency and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Perform all diagnostic imaging services according to standards described in SOP.
- Ensure examination is performed to the correct patient and observes radiation safety rule and respective procedural consents described in SOP.
- Ensure the quality of the film is optimal, it is correctly labeled and the examination requested has been completed before sending for reporting or providing as wet-film to patient.
- Ensure that the examination code entered into the system corresponds to the examination requested.
- Explain the examination to the patient, what he/she will be undergoing and the estimated duration of it.
- Ensure patients’ safety, physical and emotional well-being is taken care of during and after the examination.
- Ensure that precautions have been taken to protect patients, staff and public from unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation.
- Perform on-call and after hours duties when necessary, ensure prompt response which is in line with the prescribed standard of the Hospital.
- Perform daily QA procedures on equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations to ensure optimal performance of these equipment.
- Perform any other duties as instructed by the Manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor in Applied Science (Radiography) or Diploma in Radiography from recognized institutions.
- Member of professional institutions, local or overseas.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a Radiographer in diagnostic imaging facility.
- Experience in sub-specialties preferred as in CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Mammography.
- Those with previous experience in managing Modality areas will be considered for senior position.
- Good customer service, telephone and public relations skill.
- Proficient in MS Office applications – Words, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Good command of spoken, written English, and a second language.
- Working knowledge of PACS system.
