Job Title: Radiographer Reports To: Middle Management Interaction: Inside Practice Radiologists Senior Management Middle Management Reception staff Financial staff Radiographers (general, ultrasound, CT & MRI) Outside Practice: Referring Medical Doctors/Specialists Patients & family members Hospital Staff Nurses & Porters Main Purpose of the Job: To perform accurate, efficient and professional x-ray examinations on patients (i.e. both incoming and hospital patients) and thereby promoting the image of the Practice as a professional medical imaging service provider. Key Skills and Other Requirements: Essential: National Diploma: Diagnostic Radiography Professional registration: HPCSA General Radiography experience Basic computer literacy Language Proficiency: English & Afrikaans Desirable: B Tech: Radiography Previous practical experience in general PACS, x-rays & theatre Knowledge of PACS & RIS Main Duties: Rendering a professional x-ray service to patients, as well as referring clinicians Ensure the optimal use of all relevant equipment available in Section Ensure the competent execution of relevant x-ray procedures and/or protocol Ensure high quality x-rays Ensure a quality and professional x-ray service to patients and referring clinicians Ensure that standards are upheld in respect of training, quality assurance and accreditation Protect patients from over radiation Protect colleagues and nursing staff from exposure to radiation Promote the image of the Practice as a professional provider of medical imaging services Maintain QC standards and an optimal workflow in the Section After hours and weekend duties Perform viewing room duties including partial radiation control tests Produce high quality images and ensure adherence to quality standards Maintain patient and radiologists satisfaction with quality of service rendered to them Promote the image of the practice as a provider of professional x-ray services Bookings Maintain continuous professional development Maintain professional knowledge of Radiography Render optimal and professional radiography service to patients Ensure continual update on knowledge in a changing technical field Maintain required CPD points Patient care Render a professional service to all patients Ensure patient satisfaction with service/s rendered to them Promote the professional image of the Practice at all times Resolve patient queries in the most effective and efficient manner Ensure a smooth flow of patients through the x-ray department Perform ad hoc duties e.g. administrative duties Perform Radiation control tests Stocktaking Cleaning of procedure rooms and sensitive equipment Administrative duties as need arises Any other duties related to the position Key Competency Skills: Attention to detail Analytical ability Problem-Solving & decision making skills Communication Time management Stress tolerance Patient orientation Judgment Dexterity Empathy Assertiveness Conflict handling Initiative Tenacity Learning ability Self-motivation Alertness If you meet the above requirements, and have the relevant experience, please apply by submitting your CV.