Job Description

Work Description

The Radiographer is responsible for:

• Providing a high standard of radiographic chest x-ray imaging, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for reading images whilst ensuring that patients receive high-quality care and linkage to appropriate services.
• Liaising with relevant district/sub-district management teams and facilities for planning and allocation purposes.
• Communicating effectively with facility-based outreach teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality service.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Ensure clients sign the consent forms before X-ray exposure.
• Ensure that the Ionizing Radiation (for Medical Exposure) Regulations are adhered to.
• Record accurate patient information relating to dose and use of consumables.
• Keep accurate patient records including recording radiation dose and exposure factors.
• Provides support and reassurance to patients who may be unwell or have barriers to understanding.
• Develop a sound knowledge of the equipment used to be aware of malfunctions and errors and to report them.
• Participate in the district/sub-district and facility development of operational plans for the deployment of the mobile DCXR.
• Maintain effective working relationships with outreach teams and facility staff.
• Liaise with the Radiologist/Medical officer for diagnostic and technical advice and support.
• Support referral and linkage to care for incidental CXR findings not requiring presumptive TB testing.
• Work with the team to ensure that all data is collected and verified to ensure data quality.
• Set up and prepare for daily activities.
• Supervise the teams to ensure day to day direct service delivery. Read and interpret Documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Write routine Reports and Correspondence.
• Speak effectively before Groups/Stakeholders of the Company
• Define problems, collect Data, establishes facts and draw valid conclusions
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education

• National Diploma/Bachelors degree in Diagnostic Radiography
• HPCSA registration as a Radiographer

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Radiographer

Advantageous

• Six (6) months experience in a Supervisory position
• Private practice number will be an added advantage.

Requirements

• Own car
• Valid drivers licence
• Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land or air if required
• Knowledge of relevant Legislation
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Willing to work overtime.

Knowledge, skills, and competencies

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships with clients and district/sub-district management team.
• Non-judgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic personality
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Mentorship and capacity building skills
• Innovative thinking, initiative, and leadership qualities
• Intermediate Computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics etc.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills

Please note:

Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks

These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.

Closing Date: 15 March 2024

The Aurum Institute