Senior / Radiographer, NUHS Diagnostics*

National University Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Polyclinics seeks a Radiographer to provide prompt diagnostic imaging services, ensuring patient safety and equipment care. You will assist the Centre In-charge/Senior or Principal Radiographer to guide and supervise junior and student radiographers.

You will perform general radiographic examinations and at least one specialty (mammography, ultrasound, or Bone Mineral Densitometry), maintain safety, and participate in quality control and ad-hoc projects.

Qualifications

• Recognized degree in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Professional license: RI license and Centre for Radiation Protection registration.
• Registration with Allied Health Professions Council.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general radiographic examinations and at least one specialty (mammography and/or ultrasound and/or Bone Mineral Densitometry).
• Ensure patient safety and welfare.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow radiation safety and infection control practices.
• Ensure proper usage and care for all equipment at the diagnostic centre.
• Assist Radiographer-in-Charge / Senior or Principal Radiographer and supervise juniors/students as required.
• Apply ALARA principle for all procedures.
• Assist in quality control procedures and ad-hoc departmental projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Coaching skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Diagnostic Radiography

Tools

NGEMR

Epic

RISPACS

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

The Radiographer is responsible for the providing prompt diagnostic imaging services to the patient, ensuring patient safety and proper care of equipment. Assist Centre In-charge/ Senior or Principal Radiographer to guide and supervise junior and student radiographers when required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform general radiographic examinations and/or at least one of the area of specialty includingmammography and/or ultrasound and/or Bone Mineral Densitometry.
• Responsible for the safety and welfare of the patient.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment; adhere to safe work practices especially in radiation safety and infection control.
• Ensure proper usage and care for all equipment at the specific diagnostic centre.
• Perform other administrative duties or ad-hoc quality departmental projects/activities as assigned by the reporting officer/ Lead Radiographer
• Apply the ALARA principle for all procedures.
• Responsible for general housekeeping of the allocated diagnostic centre.
• Render prompt and courteous service delivery to external and internal customers.
• Ensure efficient running and operations of their area of responsibility.
• Assist the Radiographer-In-Charge / Senior or Principal Radiographer to ensure quality control procedures are performed diligently.
• Ensure AHPC certification is achieved after one / two years depending on qualification(s).

Job Requirements:

Required Skills and Experience

• Recognized degreein Diagnostic Radiography.
• Professional Licence: R1 license with Centre for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Sciences, National Environment Agency.
• Timely update and renewal of RI license.
• Registration with Allied Health Professions Council.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Participate in continuous medical education and quality assurance programs as directed by Radiographer In-charge / Senior or Principal Radiographer.
• Complete all assigned tasks in an organized and timely manner.
• Service orientated and customer focused. Have a compassionate, caring and friendly attitude.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Effective communications and coaching skills.
• Good team player.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Mammography and ultrasound experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in vernacular languages
• Knowledge of basic programming and advanced applications of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of NGEMR, Epic usage and RISPACS would be an additional advantage.

(Please note that the working hours is on 5.5 days' work week)