Diagnostic Radiographer

Morton; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton seeks a Diagnostic Radiographer to perform high-quality diagnostic imaging with patient centric care across multiple locations. The role requires excellent communication, teamwork, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

You will conduct routine radiographic examinations, assist Radiologists, and participate in maintenance and on-call duties while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• National Diploma Radiography, BTech Diagnostic Radiography or BSc Diagnostic Radiography.
• Current registration with HPCSA as an independent Diagnostic Radiographer.

Responsibilities

• Greet and introduce yourself to the patient and ensure correct identification.
• Explain the procedure and ensure patient safety and comfort at all times.
• Perform routine radiological examinations according to policies; assist radiologists and staff.
• Maintain equipment, report faults, and participate in on-call roster as required.
• Participate in orientation and in-service education programs.
• Assist with administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Teamwork ability

Commitment to high quality standards

Compassion

Education

National Diploma Radiography

Current HPCSA independent Diagnostic Radiographer registration

Job description

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DEPARTMENT: Multiple locations

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing the role of a Diagnostic Radiographer, which includes ensuring that patient centricity remains the main focus of the branch and to perform and deliver high-quality diagnostic images.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Greeting and introducing yourself to the patient.
• Ensuring correct identification of the patient.
• Explanation of the procedure to the patient.
• Ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times.
• Professionalism and confidentiality.

Imaging:

• Perform routine radiological examinations according to agreed policies and protocols.
• Perform specialist radiological procedures under supervision if necessary and undertake training in these procedures as required by the department.
• Ensure that patients and staff are protected from unnecessary hazards due to radiation.
• Participate in the department’s roster to include working on call outside normal working hours.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of current developments and new techniques in radiology.
• Participate in orientation and in-service education programs.
• Assist Radiologists in performing procedures.
• Assist with administrative duties.

Equipment

• Perform daily QA tests in line with DOH requirements.
• Operate imaging equipment in accordance with operational procedures and guidelines.
• Reporting equipment faults to the Head Radiographer promptly.
• Entering faults in relevant maintenance books.
• Cleaning of equipment on a regular basis.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Commitment to high quality standards.
• Compassion.

Education and Registration:

• National Diploma Radiography, BTech Diagnostic Radiography or BSc Diagnostic Radiography.
• Current registration with HPCSA as an independent Diagnostic Radiographer.