Highly motivated diagnostic radiographer with four years background as a student ,1 year community service practitioner and 2 years post community service. I am proficient at decreasing patient anxiety and concerns by providing emotional support throughout procedures. I am well equipped with general X-rays, theatre, fluoroscopy, CT scan, emergency and paediatric imaging. I can well connect with and support patients of diverse cultures, backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses to deliver fair, equitable and accurate healthcare services. My vision is to provide to give the best clinical care for patients and educate myself about medical imaging through research and innovation.
Hi, I’m
Monde Ngiyabonga Zulu
Diagnostic Radiographer
Johannesburg
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
3
Certifications
5
Languages
Work History
Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital
Production Radiographer
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Increased department efficiency by effectively prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously, such as scheduling appointments, preparing patients, and processing images.
- Acquired a skill in Quality Assurance programme (QA Radiographer)
- Reduced patient wait times by streamlining the workflow and optimizing equipment usage.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, ensuring prompt delivery of critical images for urgent diagnoses or treatment plans.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on department policies, procedures, and equipment operation to maintain high standards of care within the team.
Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital
Community Service (Diagnostic Radiographer)
01.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Thoroughly trained in Paediatric imaging, mobile imaging and emergency imaging.
- Trained in Computed Tomography (CT Scan).
- Screened patients and reviewed clinical requirements to verify radiographic techniques to use.
- Kept clean and tidy environment to prepare examination rooms for patients, complying with health and safety standards.
- Partook in a 24-hour service delivery, night duty, weekends and public holidays.
- Briefed patients regarding requirements for radiographic procedures to address questions and concerns.
- Followed established standards to set and achieve low radiation levels, minimizing risks, as per Radiation Control Directorate and HPCSA legislation.
- Developed films and processed digital images to attain high quality radiographs, presenting to physicians to provide interpretation.
- Knowledge in technology, including Picture Archiving and Communication System PACS, specialized radiography Software (RIS) Radiography Information System.
- Performed forensic imaging for medico-legal purposes.
- Gained experience in theatre for screening cases for Orthopedic, Urology and Vascular cases.
- Exposed to different x-ray company machines such as Philips, Techmed, Shimadzu and Stephanix or Second opinion system (SOS).
- Partook in the Performance Management and Development System.
Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital
Student Radiographer
07.2019 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Advised on strategies to adapt and improve home, work or school environments based on patients'.
- Supervised and helped train junior team members to enhance team environment and patient outcomes.
- Followed clinical guidelines for optimum care and adhered to required paperwork and informed consent standards.
- Received exposure to Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
- Received proper training in doing bed-side-unit X-rays, general X-rays, theatre radiography and fluoroscopy.
- Received exposure to Cardiac catheterization lab.
- Learned to adhere roaster allocation at all time.
- Reason for leaving: Qualification obtained.
Education
University of JohannesburgJohannesburg, Gauteng Province
Bachelors Degree from Diagnostic Radiography, Health science
12.2022
University Overview
Mlokothwa High SchoolNongoma, KZN
National Senior Certificate from Bachelor
12.2017
University Overview
Skills
Punctual
Decision-making
Supportive and caring
Safety-orientated
Medical terminology
Patient tests and examinations
Childcare
Leading skills
Radiation protection
Quality control
Advanced imaging techniques (CT scan)
Trauma radiagraphy (Pan scan, stroke cases, and CT pulmonary angiogram)
Certification
Obtained at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in 2023
References
References
- Pauline Ratshibanda, Work Supervisor, 072 114 6041
- Fikiswa Mgudu, Chief Radiographer, 081 743 6078
- Bongani Matjeni, Chief Radiographer, 071 077 5903
Timeline
Production Radiographer
Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Community Service (Diagnostic Radiographer)
Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
Student Radiographer
Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2022
Mlokothwa High School
National Senior Certificate from Bachelor
University of Johannesburg
Bachelors Degree from Diagnostic Radiography, Health science