Requirements :

• Appropriate Qualifications that allow for the required registration with the HPCSA in Production Diagnostic Radiography.
• Registration with the HPCSA in Production Diagnostic Radiography. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA in Production Diagnostic Radiography. The following will be added advantage: must have done Community Service.

Duties :

• Provide quality radiography services to all patients referred. Partake and ensure the provision of a 24-hour service delivery, night duty, disaster calls, weekends and public holidays. provide a high-quality Radiographic Training of students. Stock control and management for service efficiency. Adhere to the set allocation rosters. Liaise with internal and external departments for patient referrals. Provide services as per Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) Scope of Practice and Guidelines.
• Perform forensic imaging studies for medico-legal purposes within the scope of training. This will include basic conventional diagnostic examinations of the skeletal system, chest and abdomen and other relevant modalities as deemed necessary by the requesting health care practitioner. Ability and willingness to deal with crisis or disaster even outside of working hours.
• Performing professional duties, respecting the basic human rights of patients and others, and always observing ethical responsibilities and health law. Conduct routine QA/QC tests as mandated or required for safety. Ensure that equipment is regularly checked for malfunctions and reporting any faults immediately. Adhere and ensure compliance with SAHPRA/Radiation Control Directorate and HPCSA Legislation. Monitoring of patient waiting times. Adhere to the Regulated Norms and Standards, Ideal Hospital/ Clinic Realization Management for quality services.
• Performing quality control tests on imaging accessories and X-Ray equipment in collaboration with officials from the Radiation Control Directorate of the Department of Health and the technicians from the technical companies. Understanding and observing health and safety at work as well as welfare issues, including infection control policies and ionizing radiation regulations in order to protect oneself and others. Partake and facilitate sub-ordinate and student development.
• Advise departmental management on the development of the training plan. Continually assess the training and development needs of sub-ordinates and students allocated (where applicable). Partake in the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) contracting and assessments for oneself and sub-ordinate staff. Report and alert supervisor/s all damages, repairs, incidents within the department and hospital at large.
• Participate and comply with the CPD programs for self-development. Observe all legislative frameworks. Participating in research studies where imaging is needed, in accordance with national and HPCSA research guidelines. Knowledge of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) prescripts. Perform stock control as mandated. Participate in the Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) for clinical efficiency. Knowledge of supplier and service provider management. Conduct relevant and appropriate patient education before every procedure.
• Ensure the patient has consent for invasive procedures. Conduct reasonable patient assessment before and during procedures. Ensure correct patient receives correct and safe examinations. Rendering the imaging services with precaution to ensure maximal radiation safety and minimal exposure to patient safety incidents (PSI). Ensure assessment and maintenance of maximal patient satisfaction or experience of care.