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.

Duties:

• Liaise with all Stakeholders when necessary towards the achievement of Organizational and Departmental Goals
• Promote Health Education on a daily basis by doing Outreach with Mobiles in the Community

• Performing a range of Radiographic Examinations on Patients to produce high-quality Images
• Observe Protocols to ensure compliance with Data Protection Act and Patient Confidentiality
• Position Patients safely for examinations and if necessary, adapting standard techniques depending on medical conditions associated with disability, illness or trauma
• Observing health and safety at work and welfare issues, including Ionizing Radiation Regulations, to protect yourself and others
• Working effectively as a Member of a multidisciplinary Team to ensure that an efficient service is provided to Patients
• Recording Imaging Identification and Patient Documentation quickly and accurately

• Perform necessary administrative tasks when required
• Undertaking Quality Control of checks on X-rays and associated Equipment and contributing to Quality Assurance and Audit Initiatives
• Ensuring that Equipment is regularly checked for malfunctions and any faults are reported.
• Refer clients to health care facilities for further investigation/follow up based on findings from DCXR

• Obtain informed consent from client for DCXR
• Ensure proper administration of DCXR support to TB program within the district.
• Document all relevant activities done or clinical findings where relevant.
• Compiling and submission of daily Statistics
• Compile monthly Statistics and confirm Patients seen
• Compile monthly Statistics of referrals made
• Manual filing of Data xe2x80x93 Client Information

• Supervision of Subordinates by providing guidance and in-service training to identify and address all challenges

• Mentoring and coaching of Subordinates
• Debriefing of Subordinates when required
• Comply with integrity and safety requirements
• Participate in proactive Team efforts to achieve Departmental and Company Goals
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skills
• Reduce Risk

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures according to prescribed procedures and legislation
• Report all unsafe activities to Senior Management/Human Resources
• Adhere and maintain Decision making authority as allocated to the position

Education

• National Diploma/Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in Diagnostic Radiography
• HPCSA registration as a Radiographer

Experience

Minimum of three (3) yearsxe2x80x99 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 driverxe2x80x99s 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

Closing Date: 19 January 2023

Please Note:

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.

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