Radiographer Grade 1 at Mpumalanga Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant profession (where applicable) (2025).
• Grade 1: SA Qualified employees: None after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of employees who performed Community Service, as required in SA
• Foreign Qualified employees: One (1) year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in SA. 

DUTIES :

• Ensure patient care during imaging for optimal diagnostic purpose: Explain procedures to patients, prepare patient for imaging, Assist and position patient for imaging, perform imaging.
• Practice radiation protection to minimize radiation dose to staff, patients and general public: Establish LMC status of female patients, adhere to radiation safety standards (secure area, lead aprons etc), Apply correct radiation/exposure factors (correct dosages),
• Exercise clinical responsibility to ensure optimal diagnostic imaging: Interpret clinical history of patients to determine the correct procedure, ensure correct positioning of patient to minimize radiation exposure to the patient, ensure correct identification of patient image (name, lead markers etc.).
• Participate in Education and training programs for continuous professional development and quality service delivery: Practical training and evaluation of students Implement quality assurance programs for quality service delivery, Check/test radiation equipment and report faults, apply reject analysis, Adhere to policies and protocols.