Radiographer

NHG Health Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHG Health Group is seeking a skilled Radiographer to perform general and specialised radiographic examinations, ensuring quality and patient-centric care. The role involves maintaining imaging equipment and quality control, participating in emergency procedures, and supervising junior staff.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised diploma or degree in Diagnostic Radiography. Commitment to patient safety and effective use of technology is essential. Opportunities for advanced training and development are available.

Qualifications

• Recognised Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• Competent in diagnostic radiography and radiographic processing.
• Trained in Angiography in Interventional Radiology or Cath Lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and specialised radiographic examinations.
• Maintain good quality diagnostic imaging and oversee equipment.
• Assist in emergency and operational exigencies.

Skills

Competency in diagnostic radiography

Radiographic processing

Quality control

Patient-centric care

Education

Recognised Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Woodlands Health (WH) envisions personalised and quality healthcare for the community of the future. It will co‑develop and integrate services with community stakeholders and extend care beyond the hospital into the community and homes.

The Radiographer is to perform all general and certain specialised radiographic examinations, with due regard to patient care, clinical responsibility, radiation protection and effective use of technology.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific

• Be technically and clinically competent in performing diagnostic radiography and all other imaging modalities, where necessary.
• Performs all diagnostic imaging examinations on patients with clinically accepted standards described in the SOP, with due regards to radiation safety, patient care and clinical requirement.
• Participates in the maintenance of a round‑the‑clock radiography service via rotating shifts as rostered and activated.
• Participates in department SOP work‑flow for emergency and mass casualty situations via roster, and when necessary for operational exigencies.
• Ensures good diagnostic quality in the delivery of Radiography Service through good clinical practice and oversight on Quality Control of Imaging Equipment.
• Responsible for timely notification and follow‑up of Imaging Equipment problems.
• Observes all radiation safety protection rules and guidelines, with regards to safety for the patient, staff and public.
• Responsible for good housekeeping and inventory of his/her workstation and work environment.
• Ensures maintenance of proper records of cases performed, consistent with good radiographic practice.
• May be involved in more advanced X‑ray investigations, with relevant experience and training.
• Provides guidance for quality control, practical teaching of students and juniors, in patient care and clinical areas of radiography.

General

• Assists in patient management such as registration, billing, appointments, statistics, image duplication, document and film sorting, handling enquiries if and when possible.
• Supervises junior staff working with him/her.
• Assists in data collection for film reject analysis.
• Any other tasks and duties assigned by supervisor/s.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education / Training / Experience

• Recognised Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• Competent in diagnostic radiography, radiographic processing, quality control, film fault and trouble‑shooting of X‑ray equipment.
• Trained in Angiography in Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab or Hybrid OT.

Professional License

• Allied Health Professional Council Practising Certificate.

Attributes

• Focus on quality and patient centric care.

Others

• Abnormal Working Conditions.
• Ionising radiation hazards, physical lifting of patients, heavy mobile equipment and others (pertaining to hospital environment).