Diagnostic Radiographer

Jackpersad & Partners are the largest independent Radiology Group in KZN providing advanced radiological imaging.

We are looking for a professional and competent **Radiographer (MRI Specialist) **for our **Mt Edgecombe Venue**, based at Life Mt Edgecombe Hospital. The Radiographer will utilise imaging equipment for radiographic examinations, providing direct care and high-quality diagnostic imaging service to the radiologists, patient and referring doctors.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer
- National Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography/ B-Tech in Radiography
- MRI qualification with minimum of 3-5 years experience
- HPCSA Registered (Independent Practice)
- Ensure achievement of CPD
- Ability to work during weekends or at night (when on call)
- Ability to travel to cover shifts at other venues within KZN
- The physical stamina necessary to stand for long periods of time and lift patients who need help moving
- Experience using imaging equipment:

- General X-ray
- BSU
- Screening
- Mammography
- CT Advanced
- MRI

**Duties**:

- Explain procedures to patients and answer all questions
- Contribute towards student training and continuous professional development
- Post process medical images for patients
- Deal with demanding and often unpredictable workload
- Accuracy and dexterity are needed to position patients and give intravenous injections
- Willingness to assist with patient experience within the radiological environment including assisting patients with preparation, checking request forms, completion of pre-procedure forms, positioning of patients for MRI and CT and assisting with service recording
- To adhere strictly to infection control policies and to prevent the spread of infections
- To ensure a sterile environment for all radiological procedures
- Able to communicate effectively with all staff, patients and patients’ families or other department’s staff including referring Doctors
- Be able to communicate and use persuasive skills when dealing with anxious or scared adults or children
- Observe and record signs, symptoms and behaviours, including the physiological condition of patients, present the assessment of changes, the proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes
- Participates in venue and company clinical audits
- Assist in ensuring that risk assessments are undertaken to comply with all relevant health and safety regulations including the ionising radiations regulations

**Skills Required**:

- Promote the highest standards of patient care
- Excellent communication skills and express opinions appropriately
- Excellent time management and able to prioritize
- Demonstrate initiative
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
- Flexible, adaptable, and accountable
- Always maintains patients’ privacy and confidentiality of information and records
- Willingness to help others
- Motivated and willing to develop new skills
- Show mutual respect and positively contribute to the good of the venue and company
- Aware of and sensitive to all cultural issues
- Respect Human life

Please note that no late submissions will be accepted.
- Jackpersad & Partners is an equal opportunities employer and vacancies will be filled in line with our current employment equity plan._
- We reserve the right not to fill this position._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

**Experience**:

- general X-rays; BSU; CT scans; Mammography and MRI: 3 years (required)

Application Deadline: 2024/11/12