Deputy Head of Department
Thach Trung Nhan
Department of Diagnostic Imaging
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Department of Diagnostic Imaging
INTRODUCTION
Department of Diagnostic Imaging – Tra Vinh General Hospital is a paraclinical unit that plays an important role in medical examination and treatment, providing modern, accurate and timely diagnostic imaging services, contributing to better treatment quality, fewer referrals to higher-level facilities and greater patient satisfaction.
Over many years of development, the department has continuously advanced its expertise, invested in modern equipment, standardized technical procedures in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations and expanded the use of digital technology in the management, storage and transmission of medical images. Today, the department has become one of the leading units of Tra Vinh General Hospital in the field of diagnostic imaging.
The department performs a full range of diagnostic imaging techniques from basic to advanced, such as digital X-ray, general and specialized ultrasound, computed tomography (CT Scanner), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), digital subtraction angiography (DSA), interventional radiology and many other advanced techniques. Diagnostic results are produced under strict quality control procedures, ensuring accuracy, speed and safety.
The Department of Diagnostic Imaging has the following main tasks:
- Organizing diagnostic imaging procedures in accordance with the professional regulations of the Ministry of Health.
- Providing digital X-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT Scanner), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), digital subtraction angiography (DSA) and other advanced diagnostic imaging services.
- Participating in multidisciplinary consultations; providing accurate and timely imaging results to support treatment.
- Coordinating with clinical departments in emergency care, treatment, monitoring disease progression and evaluating treatment effectiveness.
- Managing, operating, maintaining and effectively using medical equipment in accordance with regulations.
- Ensuring radiation safety, managing and using contrast agents, and ensuring infection control and patient safety during procedures.
- Performing image quality control, quality improvement and quality management in accordance with the standards of the Ministry of Health and the hospital.
- Participating in training and practical guidance for students and trainees; continuing education for healthcare staff; scientific research and implementation of new techniques.
- Implementing digital transformation, managing and storing images on the PACS/RIS system, ensuring effective use of data and protection of patient information.
- Performing other tasks assigned by the hospital's Board of Directors.
The Department of Diagnostic Imaging is one of the key paraclinical units, directly supporting most of the hospital's specialties. Imaging results are an important basis for clinicians to detect diseases early, confirm diagnoses, select appropriate treatment methods and monitor treatment effectiveness.
In management and operations, the department helps improve the quality of medical care by providing fast and accurate diagnostic results; participating in multidisciplinary consultations for complex cases; and supporting emergency care, intensive care, surgery, cardiology, stroke, oncology and many other specialties.
In addition, the department is a pioneer in applying new technologies, advancing digital transformation and managing medical images on the PACS/RIS system, helping to optimize the care process, reduce waiting times, improve management efficiency and increase patient satisfaction.
In addition to serving outpatients, inpatients and emergency patients 24/7, the department actively participates in multidisciplinary consultations, helping clinical specialties make optimal treatment decisions for complex cases. In particular, the department plays a key role in the diagnosis of stroke, cardiovascular disease, trauma, cancer and many other complex conditions.
The department's doctors, technicians and nurses are well trained and highly qualified, regularly updating their knowledge and adopting new techniques from Vietnam and abroad. With the motto "Accuracy – Safety – Speed – Professionalism", the department always puts patients at the center and continuously improves quality to deliver modern, effective and friendly diagnostic imaging services.
Looking ahead, the Department of Diagnostic Imaging will continue to invest in advanced techniques, develop artificial intelligence (AI) for diagnostic support, improve the quality of its human resources and build a professional working environment, helping Tra Vinh General Hospital become a modern Class I hospital in the Mekong Delta region.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
The Department of Diagnostic Imaging currently offers a full range of modern techniques for medical examination and treatment:
Routine diagnostic imaging
- Digital X-ray (DR).
- Mobile bedside X-ray.
- Emergency X-ray.
- Mammography (breast X-ray).
Ultrasound
- General ultrasound.
- Vascular Doppler ultrasound.
- Liver elastography.
- Soft tissue, thyroid and breast ultrasound.
- Emergency FAST ultrasound.
- Interventional ultrasound.
Computed Tomography (CT Scanner)
- Head CT.
- Multi-organ CT.
- CT angiography.
- Coronary artery and cardiac CT.
- Multiphase liver CT.
- Whole-body trauma CT.
- 3D CT.
- Cancer screening CT.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Neurological MRI.
- Spine MRI.
- Musculoskeletal MRI.
- Abdominal MRI.
- Pelvic MRI.
- MR angiography.
- MRI with and without contrast.
Interventional Radiology
- Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA).
- Cardiovascular intervention.
- Peripheral vascular intervention.
- Neurointervention.
Featured services
- Fast result delivery.
- PACS image archiving system.
- Online consultations.
- Teleradiology (remote image reading).
- Imaging appointment booking.
- On-demand service examinations.
- 24/7 emergency service.
TRAINING & RESEARCH
The Department of Diagnostic Imaging is a practice and training facility for students, postgraduate trainees and healthcare staff.
Professional activities include:
- Training students from medical and pharmaceutical universities and colleges.
- Clinical practice supervision.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME).
- Supervision of lower-level facilities.
- Technology transfer.
- Conducting scientific research projects.
- Scientific topic presentations.
- Participation in specialty conferences.
- Professional collaboration with higher-level hospitals.
- Implementation of new techniques in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines.
EQUIPMENT
No. | Equipment Name | Purpose |
1 | 256-slice CT system (128 detector rows). | Diagnosis of cardiovascular, coronary and multi-organ conditions. |
2 | Revolution Maxima 64-slice CT system (32 detector rows). | Neurological, emergency and multiple trauma diagnosis. |
3 | ≥ 1.5T Magnetom Sempra MRI system | Neurological, musculoskeletal and vascular diagnosis and cancer screening. |
4 | DSA system | Cardiovascular and vascular intervention. |
5 | DR digital X-ray system | Routine diagnosis. |
6 | Mobile X-ray machine | Diagnosis for emergency and ICU patients |
7 | Color Doppler ultrasound machine | Examination of blood vessels and organs. |
8 | PACS-RIS system | Digital image storage and transmission. |
STAFF
Deputy Head of Department
- Full name: Specialist Doctor Grade II Thach Trung Nhan.
- Qualification: Specialist Doctor Grade II (CKII), specializing in Diagnostic Imaging.
- Position: Deputy Head of Department
- Career history:
- Graduated Specialist Grade I (CKI) – Diagnostic Imaging, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, 2011.
- Graduated Specialist Grade II (CKII) – Diagnostic Imaging, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, 2024.
- Served as Head of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Tra Vinh General Hospital, from 21/10/ 2024.
- Served as Deputy Head of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Tra Vinh General Hospital, from 19/09/2025.
The department currently has an experienced, dedicated professional team that constantly updates its knowledge. There are currently 43 staff members, including:
- Specialist Doctors Grade II (CKII): 01.
- Specialist Doctors Grade I (CKI): 3.
- Doctors: 9
- Technicians: 22.
- Bachelor of Nursing: 02.
- Nurses with college degrees: 05.
- Other staff: 1.
The staff are extensively trained in diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography and ultrasound; they regularly take part in continuing education and scientific research and keep up with advanced techniques to improve the quality of patient care.