Locum Radiographer (uMkhanyakude) at Think South Africa

Minimum Requirements 

• Degree/National Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography. 
• Registered with HPCSA  
• 3 years’ experience as a qualified Radiographer (Post Community Serve) 
• Clear criminal record

Duties
Radiography 

• Take X-rays of patients/clients, by using X-ray equipment and established techniques.   
• Take X-rays and checks the quality of mages and maintains equipment by performing Quality Assurance as stipulated be the equipment supplier and record keeping of QA activities  
• Share reports, especially of TB positive cases with the DoH team 
• Does quality assurance on all the images taken and Equipment Quality Assurance as stipulated by supplier i.e., Daily, Weekly, Monthly and yearly by appointed QA Specialist  
• Record keeping of all  QA done 
• Makes sure that all the images have been reported by AI and TB positive one have been reported by the Radiologist  
• Report all the discrepancies (AI) with the supplier and the appointed Radiologist   

Administration 

• Maintain serviceability of all X-ray equipment by establishing defects and reporting and recording faults immediately to the supplier. 
• Keep a register of all patients X-rayed (electronically), i.e. names of patients, exam and date done.  
• Monitor radiation doses in respect of employees likely to be exposed to radiation, by maintaining a register, despatching radiation monitoring badges to relevant authorities on a monthly basis and arranging yearly radiation medicals for radiation workers within the project.  
• Safeguard patients from overdose of X- rays by always applying the ALARA Principle  
• Maintain and controls an adequate stock level of printing paper, PPE, stationery, etc. by conducting monthly stock-takes and re-ordering stock from most suitable supplier/person. 
• Doing/recording required check on all lead protection gear as stipulated by supplier 

General

• Produce M&E of all work performed by keeping a daily register of units and submits a monthly report to Line Manager. 
• Supervise Mobile Unit supporting staff members i.e., Driver and Enrolled Nurse  
• Monitoring attendance and leave of the supporting staff and reporting to the District Coordinator/District Manager  
• Comprehend and makes known organisational goals and explains the purpose of operational instructions, policies, procedures to relevant stakeholders. 
• Provide active participation and contribution towards effective working relationships