Job Description

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP)

RADIOLOGY EXPOSURE ESSENTIAL

Duties and Responsibilities:

Obtain clinical history & screen prior to an interventional procedure as part of the pre-procedure assessment. Ordering relevant blood tests and interpreting blood results. Assistant to interventional radiological procedures, as required. Performing, inter alia, the following procedures under supervision/instruction of the Radiologist:
Aspiration, incision, and drainage of superficial abscess.

Lumbar puncture (adults only)

Paracentesis/Ascites tap

Pleural tap/ Pleural biopsies

Thyroid FNA

Lymph nodes biopsy

FNA of breasts and nodes

Nasogastric tube placement

Train to also do/assist with:

VCU's

Arthrograms - hip and shoulder

Myelograms

Facet blocks

Nerve blocks

Caudal blocks

Portograms

SI Joint infiltration/block

Intravenous line insertion for infusion. Injections (medication/anesthetics/contrast). Catheterisation of bladder or rectum or sinus cavity. Bag, mask and/or portable ventilation & relevant support. Basic life support, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including use of Defibrillation device (auto of manual - (adult and paediatric). First aid. Close surgical incisions. Provide post care instructions for interventional procedures. Sedating and monitoring of sedated patients. Administration of Oxygen. Full spine immobilization & log roll. Assist with patient immobilization. Communication with referring doctor and patient regarding procedure specifics. Assist with the process and preparation of medication for Iodine allergy prep, nerve blocks and cardiac imaging. Assist with the Triage of procedure order as required. Assist with patient questions/concerns pertaining to procedures. Post procedure monitoring or follow up calls/consults for patients who had allergic reaction, crash, injury in department, etc. drip extravasation, sedation, GA
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R25000,00 - R35000,00 per month

Work Location: In person