Sr Radiographer

at  Tan Tock Seng Hospital

JOB SUMMARY

To provide prompt and efficient imaging service in cardiac scanning procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or Diploma in Nuclear/Radiography from recognized institutions.
• Preferably 6 years of experience in general radiography/nuclear.
• Registered with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), Singapore with Conditional / Restricted / Full Registration
• Possess valid Practicing Certificate from AHPC, Singapore.

• Be responsible for daily testing of the equipment before the day starts.
• To ensure that room is properly prepared before bringing in a patient.
• To brief patients on the nature of the procedures and explain what they are expected to do.
• To provide positioning and immobilization devices as required.
• To practise sterile techniques to prevent cross contamination.
• To ensure that the proper patient’s name and other required information are documented.
• To acquire diagnostic images in angiographic examinations, with due regard to radiation safety, patient care and clinical needs.
• To acquire diagnostic images in nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular CT examinations, with due regard to radiation safety, patient care and clinical needs.
• Be involved in the care of patients undergoing examinations with due regard to the condition and nature of the illness and reasons for investigations.
• To prepare and calculate proper doses of radioactive isotopes for administration to patients.
• Be responsible for the proper functioning and maintenance of radiographic equipment and accessories within the work area.
• Be responsible for generation of radiopharmaceuticals in the Hot Lab for use in nuclear cardiology investigations. This includes milking of generators, tagging of radioisotopes and conducting of quality-control measures to ensure high standards of radiation safety and quality of radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear cardiology investigations.
• To ensure adequate radiation safety of patients, staff and public within the work environment and adhere to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles, particularly with regards to image acquisition.
• To determine the optimal imaging protocol for Cardiac CT patients based on variables including but not limited to heart rate, patient cooperation etc.
• To practise regulated safety standards according to Joint Commission International and Occupational Safety and Health Act.