Promise Gotha
Diagnostic Radiographer
1522 Block 9 Thulani
Summary
Experienced Diagnostic Radiographer with 7 years of experience in radiology and medical imaging. Skilled at performing diagnostic X-rays, Fluoroscopy, CT scans and MRIs. Professional and clear communicator, disseminating sensitive information to both patients and doctors. Committed to building and managing high-performing teams to regularly surpass expectations. Administers budgets, coordinates logistics and maintains smooth department operations. Strong knowledge of radiation protection and safety standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Radiographer
Harmony Gold Mine Company
Orkney
06.2021 - Current
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
- Collaborated with wider healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Adhering and ensuring compliance with Radiation Control Board, Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE)
- Conducted diagnostic imaging for annual medicals, periodic and pre-employment procedures for more than 60-80 patients per day.
Chief Diagnostic Radiographer
Dr Schutte Radiology inc
Fochville Hospital
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Ensuring effective and efficient management and supervision of two radiology department remotely.(Carletonville and Westonaria) while working in Fochville.
- Performed quality control on equipment according to standard procedures.
- Ensuring effective and efficient management and supervision of three remote radiology department
- Followed departmental guidelines and protocols and infection control policies in performing diagnostic radiology.
- Supported radiologists with performing high-quality interventional procedures.
- Ensuring effective and efficient management and supervision of three remote radiology department
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
- Reporting and submitting relevant documents to stake holders
Night Duty Radiographer
Dr Laubscher and Partners
Klerksdorp
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Supervised and managed department for front desk agents and radiology procedures and helped to resolve issues arising during shifts.
- Met established protocols for safe X-ray equipment, computed tomography (CT).
- Operated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners for required diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Created images using fluoroscopy to help physicians assess and diagnose patients
- Supported radiologists with performing high-quality interventional procedures.
- Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
Diagnostic Radiographer
South African Military Health Service North West Area.
Potchefstroom
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Community Service Contract
- Followed departmental guidelines and protocols and infection control policies in performing diagnostic radiology.
- Addressed problems requiring analysis or interpretation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
- Followed departmental guidelines and protocols in scheduling and documentation of exams.
- Taking Diagnostic x-ray for employers and solders and any personnel registered with military health insurance.
- Adhering and ensuring compliance with Radiation Control Board, Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and South African Military Health Service(SAMHS)
Education
Associate of Science - Post Cert:Magnatic Resonance Imaging
Cape Town University of Peninsula
Cape Town 01.2018 - 12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - N.Dip Diagnostic Radiography
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 01.2011 - 12.2015
Skills
Patient confidentiality
Planning and organising
Records management
Unit Administration
Quality control monitoring
Timeline
Senior Radiographer
Harmony Gold Mine Company
06.2021 - Current
Chief Diagnostic Radiographer
Dr Schutte Radiology inc
04.2019 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Post Cert:Magnatic Resonance Imaging
Cape Town University of Peninsula
01.2018 - 12.2018
Night Duty Radiographer
Dr Laubscher and Partners
01.2017 - 03.2019
Diagnostic Radiographer
South African Military Health Service North West Area.
01.2016 - 12.2016
Associate of Applied Science - N.Dip Diagnostic Radiography
University of Johannesburg
01.2011 - 12.2015