STATE REGISTERED NURSE, DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES

KPJ Perlis Specialist Hospital; Malaysia; Sur place; MYR 39 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The State Registered Nurse at KPJ Perlis Specialist Hospital provides specialized nursing support for diagnostic and interventional imaging, ensuring safe patient care throughout the imaging process.

Key duties include assisting radiologists during fluoroscopy, angiography, biopsies, and drainage; preparing patients, monitoring sedation and contrast reactions; documenting records; administering medications and contrast; and maintaining emergency readiness and collaboration with radiographers to

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma in Nursing; RN registered and LJM passed is mandatory.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are advantageous.
• Fresh graduates accepted; 1 year hospital experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist radiologists during diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety and aseptic practice.
• Assess, prepare and support patients before imaging procedures with history-taking and vital signs.
• Monitor patients before, during and after procedures; manage sedation and contrast reactions.

Connaissances

IV insertion

Patient assessment

Contrast administration

Radiology knowledge

Sedation care

Emergency response

Communication

Formation

Diploma in Nursing

Registered Nurse (RN)

BLS

ACLS

Outils

HITS/KCIS

Description du poste

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The State Registered Nurse provides specialised nursing support for diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures, ensuring safe and efficient patient care throughout the imaging process.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Main Responsibilities · Assist radiologists during diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures (e.g., fluoroscopy, angiography, biopsies, drainage, and contrast studies), ensuring patient safety, aseptic practice, smooth workflow, and effective clinical coordination with radiographers.
• Assess, prepare, and support patients before imaging procedures through comprehensive history-taking, vital signs assessment, allergy screening, IV cannulation, medication and contrast preparation, ensuring informed consent, and clear patient education.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, including sedation and contrast reaction surveillance, post-procedure recovery, escalation of concerns to clinicians, and initiation of emergency response when required.
• Document and maintain accurate patient records including vital signs, medication and contrast administration, DDA tracking, procedure notes, post-monitoring observations, and shift handover details in compliance with legal, hospital, and accreditation standards.
• Administer medications and contrast agents through approved routes (oral, IV, rectal) in accordance with hospital protocols, radiation safety requirements, and clinical best practices.
• Ensure proper handling and management of medications, consumables, and IV supplies, including stock rotation, temperature monitoring, documentation, and safe disposal.
• Maintain emergency readiness by checking resuscitation equipment, contrast carts, oxygen systems, suction devices, and ensuring all emergency resources are functional at all times.
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals and support service Provide patient and caregiver education regarding procedures, preparation steps, post-care instructions, and follow-up requirements.
• Other Duties and Responsibilities Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by immediate superior or hospital management
• Register patients accurately in HITS/KCIS or relevant systems, ensuring complete and correct demographic, clinical, and billing information.
• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments for all imaging procedures, ensuring efficient patient flow and optimal resource utilization.
• Maintain organised documentation including patient records, imaging requests, manual registration books, billing slips, and radiology reports.
• Facilitate front desk operations by attending to walk-in patients, responding to enquiries, and providing clear information on procedures, preparation, and waiting times.
• Support billing processes by verifying payments, collaborating with cashier, and ensuring all charges for imaging services are accurately captured.
• Assist radiographers with coordinating patient movement, preparing patients for procedures, and monitoring safety within the waiting area.
• Sort, file, and dispatch radiology reports/films to clinics, wards, and relevant services in a timely manner.
• Comply with patient safety goals, confidentiality requirements, and hospital data protection policies.
• Ensuring accuracy of data entry and all information is updated promptly.
• Monitor appointment scheduling quality and data accuracy, ensuring timely follow-up on delayed reports or imaging backlogs.
• Coordinate report tracking, follow up on pending reports, and ensure timely distribution to clinicians and departments.
• Update inventory of clerical supplies, liaising with Procurement/Admin for ordering forms, labels, and stationery.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Education: Minimum Diploma in Nursing. Passed LJM and Registered Nurse (RN) is mandatory Basic Life Supports (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications is an advantage
• Knowledge and Experiences: State Registered Nurse: Fresh graduates accepted; 1 year hospital experience preferred.
• Skills & Competencies: Special skills required Competent in IV insertion, patient assessment, and the safe administration of contrast agents and medications for imaging procedures.
• Strong knowledge of radiology procedures (MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and angiography) and adherence to radiation safety protocols for patients and staff.
• Skilled in sedation care, pain management, and continuous monitoring during procedures, including recognition, escalation, and early management of complications or adverse reactions.
• Ability to perform emergency response and clinical decision-making during imaging workflows to ensure patient safety.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, documentation accuracy, teamwork, and critical thinking abilities to support smooth clinical operations and safe patient care
• Personal attributes · Able to communication efficiently and interpersonal skills
• · Ability to work in high-pressure environmen

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