Radiographer Grade 1 to 3 (DIAGNOSTIC)

Overview

Diagnostic radiographer sought at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital to provide paediatric imaging services including CT, fluoroscopy and digital radiography.

Requirements

• Minimum Educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Radiographer in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Radiographer in Diagnostic Radiography in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) 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 Radiographer in Diagnostic Radiography in respect of SA qualified employees.
• A Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) 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 HPCSA as Radiographer in Diagnostic Radiography in respect of SA qualified employees.
• A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) in 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: Render 40 - hours per week which includes after-hour services on weekends and night duty rotations as determined by the department.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols.
• Knowledge of radiation protection, quality assurance and equipment safety.
• Provide paediatric radiography service independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Digital Radiography imaging modalities and medical imaging workflow.
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Good interpersonal skills and perform effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Comply with National Core Standards requirements.
• Good time management.
• Knowledge of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems and Radiology Information Systems.

Duties

• Provide a radiographic service for paediatric patients and produce diagnostic images of high quality.
• Provide optimal patient care.
• Perform Imaging of paediatric patients in specialized areas.
• Perform CT Scan imaging, Digital Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Theatre, DR Mobiles, Panorex Imaging and Lodox.
• Optimal use and care of equipment and daily quality checks.
• Participate in personal, departmental and hospital in-service and training programs.
• Provide relief duty in absence of the colleagues and provide support to supervisor.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Ms C Pietersen Tel No: (021) 658-5104

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration as Diagnostic Radiographer with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the Post 35/278: Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (X2 Posts), Centre: Directorate: Financial Accounting, R413 001 per annum has been cancelled. MANAGEMENT ECHELON