Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Radiographer, Diagnostic Imaging Services di KPJ Healthcare Berhad Selangor - Maukerja

Education:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Imaging / Radiography Field.

• Registered under Act 304 and Allied Health Professions Act 774.

Knowledge and Experiences:

• Radiographer: Fresh graduates accepted; 1 year experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

Special skills required

• Troubleshooting Equipment: Quickly resolves technical issues to minimize downtime.

• Imaging Equipment Operation: Proficient in using X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy machines.

• Digital Imaging & PACS: Skilled in Picture Archiving and Communication Systems for storing and retrieving images.

• Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge: Essential for accurate positioning and image interpretation.

• Radiation Safety: Applies protective measures to minimize exposure to patients and staff.

• Image Analysis: Ability to assess image quality and identify abnormalities.

Personal attributes

• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, or on-call

• Emergency Response: Acts swiftly during urgent imaging needs, such as trauma cases while strictly adhering to clinical safety protocols, documentation requirements, and escalation procedures.

• Physical stamina for standing long hours and assisting with patient positioning, maintaining compliance with safe handling, infection control, and radiation protection measures.

• Commitment to continuous professional development

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Radiographer performs high-quality diagnostic imaging procedures and provides patient-centred care across various modalities within the Diagnostic Imaging Services. The role includes ensuring radiation safety, maintaining equipment functionality, supporting workflow coordination, and participating in departmental quality and safety initiatives.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures (X-ray, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, Trauma Imaging, Mobile X-ray) according to established protocols and clinician/radiologist requests.

• Apply radiation protection principles in accordance with Act 304, BSRP 2010, ALARA, and departmental safety protocols to protect patients, staff, and self.

• Prepare and educate patients by explaining procedures, ensuring comfort, obtaining relevant history, assessing safety risks, and providing compassionate care throughout the imaging process.

• Ensure accurate patient positioning and acquisition of high-quality images, verifying diagnostic acceptability before submission to radiologists.

• Operate and maintain imaging equipment, performing daily checks, proper handling, minor troubleshooting, and escalating technical issues to Biomedical Engineering or vendors.

• Maintain infection control standards across imaging rooms, equipment, accessories, and patient contact surfaces in line with hospital IPC policies.

• Support service workflow by coordinating patient scheduling, assisting radiologists during contrast studies or specialised procedures, and ensuring efficient patient movement.

• Update imaging documentation and records in PACS/RIS/EMR systems, ensuring accuracy in patient data, imaging parameters, and departmental statistics.

• Report any clinical, operational, or safety-related incidents within a stipulated time to the Head Diagnostic Imaging Services, ensuring proper documentation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective measures

• Provide guidance to junior radiographers and students by demonstrating proper techniques, professional conduct, and adherence to safety and clinical protocols.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by immediate superior or hospital management