Radiographer Grade 1 to 3 (Diagnostic) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum educational qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Diagnostic Radiographer. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer.

Experience: 

• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. 
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. 
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Will be required to perform after-hours and night duties, including weekends and Public Holidays.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and experience of theatre, mobile, fluoroscopy and general radiography, computerised tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Appropriate experience in a busy general department with knowledge of radiation protection, quality assurance and equipment safety pertaining to radiography. Knowledge of Patient Archiving and Communication Systems.
• Computer literacy (MS Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Good interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure and independently and in a team. 

DUTIES :

• Provide support to the Chief and Assistant Director regarding day to day activities. Identify and perform the most appropriate diagnostic images of high quality, be responsible for self-development as well as training of staff and students.
• Ensure optimal care of equipment, quality assurance and use of suitable radiation protection.
• Be responsible for the provision of a patient-centred radiographic imaging service over a 24-hour period, including risk management.