South Africa: Radiology Nurse posted by Emporium

Job Title: Radiology Nurse

Location: Mulbarton Hospital

Our Values: Customer Focused, Communication, Commitment, Continuous Improvement, Value our Colleagues and Ethical Behaviour.

Are you interested in…

Joining a dynamic team where you can make a real impact in patient care?
Diagnostic Radiological Services Inc. are looking for passionate, skilled professionals to join our fast-paced, supportive environment where teamwork and compassion are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer:

• Comprehensive onboarding and support.
• A collaborative environment and commitment to continuous team development through Arbinger training and principles.
• An opportunity to grow and expand your skills, constantly challenging yourself and advancing your career.
• A competitive salary package and benefits.

Your typical day in a radiology environment includes:

• Working closely with the rest of the team to provide superior diagnostic and interventional services.
• Collaborating with physicians and healthcare providers to ensure accurate, timely patient diagnoses.
• Managing patient care with compassion and professionalism, ensuring comfort and safety throughout their visit with us.
• Contributing to a fast-paced, evolving environment where your skills are valued and continuously honed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Registered Nursing Diploma/Degree
• Current SANC Registration
• Familiar with/some exposure to scrubbing techniques for surgical/interventional/radiology procedures
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Passion for great patient care
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to build good relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Time and stress management

Main Responsibilities:

• Obtain clinical history & patient screening prior to an interventional procedure as part of pre-procedure assessment
• Ordering relevant blood tests and interpreting blood results
• Assist with interventional radiological procedures
• Intravenous line insertion for infusion
• Injections (medication/sedation/contrast)
• General catheterisation
• Bag, mask and/or portable ventilation & relevant support
• Basic life support, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including use of Defibrillation device (auto or manual)
• First aid
• Close surgical incisions
• Provide post care instructions
• Administration of Oxygen
• Full spine immobilization & log roll
• Assist with patient immobilization
• Communication with referring doctor and patient regarding procedure specifics
• Assist with the process and preparation of medication for Iodine allergy prep, nerve blocks and cardiac imaging
• Assist with the Triage of procedure order, as required
• Assist with patient queries
• Post procedure monitoring or follow up calls/consults with patients
• Consumable control
• Health and Safety Representative for the Branch
• Attend H&S meetings
• H&S training in the branch
• Communicating and updating relevant stakeholders regarding all incidents.
• Ensure you live the vision and values of the company:
• Company Mission statement: to be recognized as a leading world class radiology practice, providing high quality customer focused radiology services, efficiently and effectively
• Company Values: Customer Focused, Communication (professional, clear, empathetic, factual, active listening), Commitment, Continuous Improvement, Value (respect and appreciate) our Colleagues, Ethical Behaviour
• Performing any task delegated by the supervising medical practitioner in accordance with your education, training and experience and within your scope of practice.

Hours of Work:
Shift Rotation on a weekly basis:
• 06h00 – 14h30, 07h30 – 16h00, 08h00 – 17h00, 08h30 –17h30, 09h00 – 18h00
Weekend Overtime – every 3rd weekend:
• Sat: 06h00 – 18h00 (time off given for the morning and OT payment for afternoon – 7 hours)
• Sun: 06h00 – 18h00 (paid as OT)

We encourage differently abled people to apply

We support an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. A reasonable range of mobility is however essential in the medical field, including support staff.

Why Choose Us?

At Diagnostic Radiological Services Inc, we focus on compassionate patient care and strong teamwork.

We offer a supportive, connected work environment that’s fast paced but less formal, with directors who are hands-on and closely involved with the team.

We have many long serving employees, celebrating 10, 15, 20, and a few 30 years of service.

We are proud to partner with the University of Johannesburg in training clinical staff and maintain an open-door policy, with a flat management structure.

We’re working to integrate Arbinger principles throughout our organisation, helping us cultivate a mindset of growth, collaboration, and mutual respect.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today to become part of a team that cares about your success and
well-being.