Palesa Mildred Mokgohloa
Ekurhuleni,South Africa
Summary
Skilled Diagnostic Radiographer with extensive experience in mammography and general radiography, including CT and mobile imaging. Specialises in image quality assessment, quality assurance, and radiation protection. Competent in RIS and PACS systems, with strong communication and patient care abilities. Experienced in clinical supervision and contributing to multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Diagnostic Radiographer
Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital
Tembisa, Gauteng
2022.01 - Current
- Perform screening and diagnostic mammography examinations while maintaining high standards of patient care, image quality, and radiation safety.
- Produce high-quality mammography images by accurately positioning patients, selecting appropriate exposure settings, and adhering to departmental protocols.
- Prepare patients for mammography procedures, explain examinations clearly, and provide reassurance to patients who may be anxious or uncomfortable.
- Assisted radiologists during specialized breast imaging procedures, enhancing multidisciplinary management of patients requiring further investigation.
- Participated in mammography quality assurance activities, conducting equipment performance checks and image quality reviews to uphold imaging standards.
- Apply radiation protection principles and dose optimisation techniques to minimise unnecessary radiation exposure for patients, staff, and members of public.
- Verify patient identity, review clinical information, and assess examination requests to ensure appropriate imaging investigations are performed.
- Maintain accurate patient records, examination details, and image documentation using RIS, PACS, and departmental information systems.
- Communicate effectively with radiologists, clinicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate efficient patient management.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently while remaining active and supportive member of multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Work effectively across different imaging sections to support service delivery and ensure continuity of patient care within department.
- Participate in after-hours, weekend, and night-duty in busy healthcare environment.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives and departmental audits, supporting service statistics and continuous professional development activities.
- Follow infection prevention and control measures, departmental policies, and relevant healthcare regulations at all times.
- Serve as Clinical Supervisor for University of Pretoria Diagnostic Radiography students, providing clinical instruction, supervision, mentorship, and assessment during clinical placements.
- Perform wide range of diagnostic imaging examinations, including General Radiography, Computed Tomography (CT), Fluoroscopy, Theatre Imaging, and Mobile Radiography.
Education
GRADE 12 - SCIENCES
Makgetse High School
South Africa 2015.01 - 2015.12
Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography - Diagnostic radiography
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
South Africa 2016.01 - 2018.12
Short Course Mammography - Diagnostic radiography
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
South Africa 2024.01 - 2024.12
Skills
- Radiography and mammography
- Patient care and positioning
- Radiation safety
- Quality assurance
- RIS and PACS
- Computer literacy
- Clinical supervision
- Communication and flexibility
Certification
- Certificate in Mammography
- Driving Dicense
LANGUAGE
English
Proficient (C2)
IsiZulu
Intermediate (B1)
Pedi
Proficient (C2)
Volunteer Experience
University of Pretoria, Clinical Tutor – Volunteer, 2023, Present, Provide clinical supervision and practical guidance to undergraduate Diagnostic Radiography students., Demonstrate appropriate patient positioning, imaging techniques and radiation-safety practices., Support students in developing clinical competence, confidence and professional conduct., Reinforce patient-centred communication, infection prevention and ethical clinical practice., Provide constructive feedback on image quality, positioning and procedural performance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Available for contract or permanent opportunities
- Willing to work weekends, night shifts and on-call duties
- Open to relocation within South Africa
- Committed to continuous professional development
- Willing to undertake further specialised breast-imaging training
- HPCSA Registered
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Short Course Mammography - Diagnostic radiography
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
2024.01 - 2024.12
Diagnostic Radiographer
Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital
2022.01 - Current
Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography - Diagnostic radiography
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
2016.01 - 2018.12
GRADE 12 - SCIENCES
Makgetse High School
2015.01 - 2015.12