Sr Radiographer, Invasive Cardiac Lab
Institution:
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Family Group:
Allied Health
JOB SUMMARY
To provide prompt and efficient imaging service in angiographic procedures.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC
- 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 practice 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.
- Be involved in the care of patients undergoing examinations with due regard to the condition and nature of the illness and reasons for investigations.
- Be responsible for the proper functioning and maintenance of radiographic equipment and accessories within the work area.
- Demonstrate good practice in the use of screening controls positioning of the Image intensifier and collimator.
- 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 practice regulated safety standards according to Joint Commission International and Occupational Safety and Health Act.
GENERAL
- To perform 24-hour call duty as rostered.
- To assist in the department’s EHS, PDS and ISO/JCI efforts.
- To participate in quality Improvement projects at Hospital-wide / Departmental level.
- To coach and guide junior radiographers.
- To monitor and control the radiographic supplies.
- To maintain quality control and maintenance of imaging equipment and accessories.
- To assist in the preparation of specification, evaluation and commissioning of new facilities, x-ray equipment and accessories.
- To demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with the patients, next-of-kin, colleagues and supervisors.
- To demonstrate familiarity with mass disaster plan and participate in the disaster exercise accordingly to assigned roles and responsibilities.
- To exercise care in the use of radiographic equipment and supplies.
- To maintain a safe and clean working environment in accordance to EHS policy.
- To demonstrate competency in the use of the Cardiac PACs.
- To cross cover Nuclear Cardiology Services / Cardiac CT when required.
- To perform any other duties as assigned by the Senior Nurse Manager, Radiographer-in-charge, doctors and Head of Department.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Degree or Diploma in Radiography from recognized institutions.
- Preferably 6 years of experience in general radiography or Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory.
- Registered with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), Singapore