Radiographer Grade 1 To 3 (Diagnostic)

POST 25/592 : RADIOGRAPHER GRADE 1 TO 3 (DIAGNOSTIC)

SALARY : Grade 1: R413 121 per annum

Grade 2: R482 499 per annum

Grade 3: R564 822 per annum

CENTRE : Mitchells Plain District Hospital

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 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 a 24-hour service as determined by the

department. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of protocols,

radiation protection, quality assurance and equipment safety. Good

interpersonal skills and perform effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge of Patient Archiving and Communication Systems and Radiology

Information Systems. Computed Tomography experience will be an added

advantage.

DUTIES : Produce radiographs of optimum quality with good patient care. Assist with

administrative duties in radiology. Support of supervisor and teambuilding.

Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

Participate in continuing professional development activities. Safe use and

care of equipment. Assist with training of community service Radiographers

and students. Participate in a after hour service of the department.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Samuels Tel No: (021) 377-4799

NOTE : 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 to register 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 in

a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must

apply for change in registration status).

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 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 a 24-hour service as determined by the department. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of protocols, radiation protection, quality assurance and equipment safety. Good interpersonal skills and perform effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of Patient Archiving and Communication Systems and Radiology Information Systems. Computed Tomography experience will be an added advantage.

Produce radiographs of optimum quality with good patient care. Assist with administrative duties in radiology. Support of supervisor and teambuilding. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Participate in continuing professional development activities. Safe use and care of equipment. Assist with training of community service Radiographers and students. Participate in a after hour service of the department.

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 to register 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 in a specific category 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. OTHER POSTS