Radiographer

**Radiographer**

The Radiographer is responsible for providing Mobile Digital chest X-ray services, including screening, collecting Data and diagnosis of TB and Referrals at supported Correctional and DOH Facilities and other External Clients.

**General Responsibilities**:

- Ensure clients sign the consent forms before Xray exposure
- Ensure that the Ionizing Radiation (for Medical Exposure) Regulations are adhered to.
- Record accurate patient information relating to dose and use of consumables
- Keep accurate patient records including recording radiation dose and exposure factors.
- Provides support and reassurance to patients who may be unwell or have barriers to understanding.
- Develop a sound knowledge of the equipment used to be aware of malfunctions and errors and to report them.
- Participate in the district/sub-district and facility development of operational plans for the deployment of the mobile DCXR.
- Maintain effective working relationships with outreach teams and facility staff
- Liaise with the Radiologist for diagnostic and technical advice and support
- Support referral and linkage to care for incidental CXR findings not requiring presumptive TB testing
- Work with the team to ensure that all data is collected and verified to ensure data quality
- Set up and prepare for daily activities
- Supervise the teams to ensure day to day direct service delivery

**Qualifications**
- National Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Radiography

**Requirements**:

- Current Registration with HPCSA
- Minimum of three years’ experience as a Radiographer
- Innovative thinking, initiative, and leadership qualities
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Package
- Good presentation skills
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
- Private Practice Number will be an added advantage
- Willing to travel and work after hours
- A valid driver’s license

**Knowledge, Skills and Competencies**:

- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to build relationships with clients and district/sub-district management team
- Non-judgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic personality
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Mentorship and capacity building skills.
- Provide a high standard of radiographic chest x-ray imaging, including the use of artificial intelligence for reading images whilst ensuring that patients receiving high-quality care and linage to appropriate service.
- Liaising with relevant district/sub-district management teams and facilities for planning and allocation purposes.
- Communicating effectively with facility-based outreach teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality service.