Job Description

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