RADIOGRAPHER, DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES

KPJ Healthcare Berhad; Johor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is seeking a Radiographer for its Diagnostic Imaging Services in Malaysia. The role covers X-ray, CT, MRI, and other imaging modalities, with emphasis on safety, precision, and patient-centered care.

The successful candidate will perform imaging procedures, educate patients, ensure image quality, maintain equipment, and document results in PACS/RIS/EMR systems while upholding infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma orBachelor’s Degree in MedicalImaging/Radiography Field.
• Registered under Act 304 and Allied Health Professions Act 774.
• Radiographer: Fresh graduates accepted; 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures (X-ray, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, Trauma Imaging, Mobile X-ray) according to established protocols and clinician/radiologist requests.
• Apply radiation protection principles in accordance with Act 304, BSRP 2010, ALARA, and departmental safety protocols to protect patients, staff, and self.
• Prepare and educate patients by explaining procedures, ensuring comfort, obtaining relevant history, assessing safety risks, and providing compassionate care throughout the imaging process.
• Ensure accurate patient positioning and acquisition of high-quality images, verifying diagnostic acceptability before submission to radiologists.
• Operate and maintain imaging equipment, performing daily checks, proper handling, minor troubleshooting, and escalating technical issues to Biomedical Engineering or vendors.
• Maintain infection control standards across imaging rooms, equipment, accessories, and patient contact surfaces in line with hospital IPC policies.
• Support service workflow by coordinating patient scheduling, assisting radiologists during contrast studies or specialized procedures, and ensuring efficient patient movement.
• Update imaging documentation and records in PACS/RIS/EMR systems, ensuring accuracy in patient data, imaging parameters, and departmental statistics.
• Report any clinical, operational, or safety-related incidents within a stipulated time to the Head Diagnostic Imaging Services, ensuring proper documentation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective measures.
• Provide guidance to junior radiographers and students by demonstrating proper techniques, professional conduct, and adherence to safety and clinical protocols.

Skills

Imaging Equipment Operation

Radiation Safety

Image Analysis

Anatomy & Physiology

Digital Imaging & PACS

Troubleshooting Equipment

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in MedicalImaging/Radiography

Registered under Act 304 and Allied Health Professions Act 774

Tools

PACS

Job description

RADIOGRAPHER, DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES

The Radiographer performs high-quality diagnostic imaging procedures and provides patient-centredcare across various modalities within the Diagnostic Imaging Services. The role includes ensuring radiation safety,maintainingequipment functionality, supporting workflow coordination, andparticipatingin departmental quality and safety initiatives.

2) JOB DESCRIPTION

MainResponsibilities

Perform diagnostic imaging procedures (X-ray, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, Trauma Imaging, Mobile X-ray) according to established protocols and clinician/radiologist requests.

Apply radiation protection principlesin accordance withAct 304, BSRP 2010, ALARA, and departmental safety protocols to protect patients, staff, and self.

Prepareand educate patients by explaining procedures, ensuring comfort, obtaining relevant history, assessing safety risks, and providing compassionate care throughout the imaging process.

Ensureaccuratepatient positioning and acquisition of high-quality images, verifying diagnostic acceptability before submission to radiologists.

Operate andmaintainimaging equipment, performing daily checks, proper handling, minor troubleshooting, and escalating technical issues to Biomedical Engineering or vendors.

Maintain infection control standards across imaging rooms, equipment, accessories, and patient contact surfaces in line with hospital IPC policies.

Supportserviceworkflow by coordinating patient scheduling,assistingradiologists during contrast studies orspecialisedprocedures, and ensuring efficient patient movement.

Update imaging documentation and records in PACS/RIS/EMR systems, ensuring accuracy in patient data, imaging parameters, and departmental statistics.

Report any clinical, operational, or safety-related incidentswithin a stipulated timeto theHeadDiagnostic Imaging Services, ensuring proper documentation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective measures

Provide guidance to junior radiographers and students bydemonstratingproper techniques, professional conduct, and adherence to safety and clinical protocols.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by immediate superior or hospital management.

3) JOB REQUIREMENT

Education:

Diploma orBachelor’s Degree in MedicalImaging/Radiography Field.

Registered under Act 304 and Allied Health Professions Act 774.

Knowledge andExperiences:

Radiographer: Fresh graduates accepted; 1yearexperience preferred.

Troubleshooting Equipment: Quickly resolves technical issues to minimize downtime.

Imaging Equipment Operation: Proficient in using X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy machines.

Digital Imaging & PACS: Skilled in Picture Archiving and Communication Systems for storing and retrieving images.

Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge: Essential foraccuratepositioning and image interpretation.

Radiation Safety: Applies protective measures to minimize exposure to patients and staff.

Image Analysis: Ability to assess image quality andidentifyabnormalities.

Personal attributes

Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, oron-call.

Emergency Response: Acts swiftly during urgent imaging needs, such as trauma caseswhile strictly adhering to clinical safety protocols, documentation requirements, and escalation procedures.

Physical stamina for standing long hours andassistingwith patient positioning,maintainingcompliance with safe handling, infection control, and radiation protection measures.

Commitment to continuous professional development.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.