Jackpersad & Partners are the largest independent Radiology Group in KZN providing advanced radiological imaging.
We are looking for a professional and competent Radiographer for our EThekwini Venue, based at Lenmed EThekwini Hospital & Heart Centre. 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.
The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:
· Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer
· National Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography/ B-Tech in Radiography
· Mammography qualification
· HPCSA Registered (Independent Practice)
· Ensure achievement of CPD
· Ability to work during weekends or at night (when on call)
· Ability to travel to provide relief at venues when required due to short staff
· The physical stamina necessary to stand for long periods of time and lift patients who need help moving
· Experience using imaging equipment:
o General X-ray
o BSU
o Screening
o Mammography (essential)
o CT Advanced (essential)
o MRI (essential)
Duties:
· Explain procedures to patients and answer all questions
· Apply radiological protocols and policies formulated by JPI
· 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 apply expert knowledge and safety procedures for contrast administration (including IV)
· 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
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/10/06
