Radiographer

Yishun Community Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Radiographer to perform general and specialized radiographic examinations. The role involves ensuring patient care, compliance with safety regulations, and participating in quality control programs. Ideal candidates will hold a recognized qualification in Diagnostic Radiography and demonstrate competency in various radiographic processes.

Qualifications

• Recognized Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• Competent in diagnostic radiography and conversant in radiographic processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties required of a professional Radiographer.
• Provide radiology services as requested by referring clinicians.
• Ensure compliance to Radiation safety regulations.

Skills

Diagnostic Radiography

Radiographic processing

Quality control

Education

Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography

Job description

Institution: Khoo Teck Puat HospitalFamily Group: Allied Health

YISHUN HEALTH

KHOO TECK PUAT HOSPITAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE

:

Radiographer

JOB

CLASSIFICATION

:

Exempt

DEPARTMENT/SECTION

:

Diagnostic Radiology

JOB GRADE

:

11-12

APPROVED BY

:

HOD, Diagnostic Radiology

EFFECTIVE DATE

:

01 March 2010

REVISION DATE

:

01 October 2021

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

To perform all general and certain specialized radiographic examinations, with due regard to patient care, clinical responsibility, radiation protection and effective use of technology.

DEPARTMENT FUNCTION(S)

• Major Duties and Responsibilities

(A) SPECIFIC (80%)

• Perform all duties required of a professional Radiographer.

• Provide radiology services as requested by referring clinicians according to statutory regulations and acceptable clinical standards.

• Ensure compliance to Radiation safety regulations.

• Participate in the maintenance of a round-the-clock radiography service by rotating shifts.

• Being on-call for relief staff for emergency and mass casualties by roster and when necessary.

• Responsible for quality control programs and maintenance of imaging equipment and accessories in the assigned clinical area.

• Provide guidance to junior staff or students assigned to the section.

• Ensure personal continual professional development and training.

• Coordinate with staff from other sections or departments to ensure continuity of patient care.

• Cognizant of relevant standard operating protocols (SOPs) and standard work instructions (SWIs) in the assigned clinical areas.

• Ensure proper records keeping and management.

• Responsible for the good housekeeping and inventory of stocks and materials in the assigned clinical area.

(B) GENERAL (20%)

• Provides teaching and leadership guidance to junior staff. Act on higher positions when necessary.

• Any other duties assigned by the reporting officer, Department Manager or Head of Department.

• Embrace continuous improvements as our way of life by improving and refining work performance on a daily basis.

ORGANISATION RELATIONSHIP

HOD/Manager

(SUPERVISOR’S SUPERIOR)

Principal/Senior Radiographer

(SUPERVISOR)

Radiographer

(JOB HOLDER)

NA

(SUBORDINATE)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

(A) EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Recognized Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.

• Competent in diagnostic radiography and conversant in radiographic processing, quality control and film fault and trouble shooting of x-ray equipment.

(B) PROFESSIONAL LICENCE

• Radiation Protection Act

• Allied Health Professional Act

ABNORMAL PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITION

• Radiation hazards and physical lifting of patient.