Registered Diagnostic Radiographer with 18 years of work experience in the public and private healthcare conducting diagnostic imaging procedures for Philadelphia Hospital, expertise in fixed and mobile interventional radiography,Immigration Radiology Services,RAF Medico-Legal Radiology Assessment,Occupational,Industrial CT’s, MRI’s and Fluoroscopic procedure. Committed to providing high quality radiologic services and catering to patients’ needs during exams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Reference,Lerato Lesoo,Macheni Practice Manager
Macheni Medical Centre
Pretoria
02.2018 - 02.2024
Contact:072 779 0307
Private Practice Radiographer Manager
Rarang Partners Diagnostic Radiologists Inc
Pretoria
04.2017 - 02.2024
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.
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
Collaborated with wider healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
Determined appropriate imaging tests through careful medical record reviews.
Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
Assisted with imaging equipment installation, maintenance and troubleshooting to uphold high-quality services.
Prepared imaging equipment in alignment with strict safety and hygiene protocols.
Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
Supported radiologists with performing high-quality interventional procedures.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Reference,Motha SG,Acting Allied Health Manager
Limpopo Dept Of Health,Philadelphia Hospital
Witbank
02.2006 - 02.2024
Contact: 012 516 0764
Diagnostic Radiographer Grade 2
Limpopo Dept Of Health ,Philadelphia Hospital
Witbank
01.2012 - 03.2017
Performed quality control on equipment according to standard procedures.
Followed departmental guidelines and protocols in scheduling and documentation of exams.
Educated patients on exam and provided complete medical record to Radiologist.
Addressed problems requiring analysis or interpretation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
Operated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners for required diagnostic imaging procedures.
Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
Assisted with imaging equipment installation, maintenance and troubleshooting to uphold high-quality services.
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Collaborated with wider healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
Supported radiologists with performing high-quality interventional procedures.
Met established protocols for safe X-ray equipment, computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound scanner operation.
Prepared imaging equipment in alignment with strict safety and hygiene protocols.
Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Determined appropriate imaging tests through careful medical record reviews.
Followed departmental guidelines and protocols and infection control policies in performing diagnostic radiology.
Reference,Mashwama EP,Chief Radiographer(HOD)
Limpopo Dept Of Health,Philadelphia Hospital
Witbank
02.2005 - 03.2016
Contact:072 087 7779
Diagnostic Radiographer Grade 1
Limpopo Dept Of Health ,Philadelphia Hospital
Witbank
07.2010 - 01.2012
Addressed problems requiring analysis or interpretation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
Followed departmental guidelines and protocols and infection control policies in performing diagnostic radiology.
Followed departmental guidelines and protocols in scheduling and documentation of exams.
Performed quality control on equipment according to standard procedures.
Educated patients on exam and provided complete medical record to Radiologist.
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
Prepared imaging equipment in alignment with strict safety and hygiene protocols.
Collaborated with wider healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Determined appropriate imaging tests through careful medical record reviews.
Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
Supported radiologists with performing high-quality interventional procedures.
Met established protocols for safe X-ray equipment, computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound scanner operation.
Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
Assisted with imaging equipment installation, maintenance and troubleshooting to uphold high-quality services.
Operated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners for required diagnostic imaging procedures.
Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Senior Radiographer
Limpopo Dept Of Health ,Philadelphia Hospital
Witbank
01.2010 - 06.2010
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Met established protocols for safe X-ray equipment, computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound scanner operation.
Collaborated with wider healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
Assisted with imaging equipment installation, maintenance and troubleshooting to uphold high-quality services.
Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Determined appropriate imaging tests through careful medical record reviews.
Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
Operated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners for required diagnostic imaging procedures.
Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
Prepared imaging equipment in alignment with strict safety and hygiene protocols.
Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
Supported radiologists with performing high-quality interventional procedures.
Conducted diagnostic and interventional procedures for more than 20 patients per day.
Maintained, cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment for each patient.
Analyzed and interpreted X-ray, ultrasound, MRI and CT scan images to communicate diagnoses to healthcare providers.
Assessed patient physical information in order to properly calculate, measure and prepare doses of radioisotopes for procedures.
Supported patient physical and emotional comfort by taking care in positioning, responding to questions and using effective calming strategies.
Collected visual images of patients' anatomy to provide physicians with information for diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic concerns.
Followed safety protocols at all times to minimize radiation exposure and potential for incidents with staff or patients.
Completed vertebral augmentations, drainages and tissue biopsies to meet non-vascular healthcare needs.
Kept work and patient areas clean, orderly and well-stocked to promote efficiency.
Determined appropriate testing procedures and protocols relevant to patient conditions and needs.
Supported patients by keeping private and confidential information concealed in adherence to regulations and procedures.
Noted individual patient risk factors such as allergens to contrast agents and made every available accommodation.
Reported findings to physicians with priority on abnormal results to achieve prompt patient treatment.
Conducted patient interviews and physical examinations prior to completing tests.
Taught graduate classes in diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine specialties.
Interviewed patients and reviewed documented histories to gain solid picture of relevant data.
Administered image-based tests using guided instruments and delivered results to patients' physicians with detailed documentation of findings.
Managed patient treatment and care by coordinating with diverse medical professionals in radiology and other medical fields.
Reviewed procedure results, formed well-qualified opinions and generated reports detailing findings.
Completed and filed in-depth reports highlighting interpretations of every patient evaluation.
Managed aseptic techniques to control infection risk and protect both patients and staff.
Junior Radiographer
Limpopo Dept Of Health ,Philadelphia Hospital
Witbank
02.2007 - 12.2009
Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
Assisted with imaging equipment installation, maintenance and troubleshooting to uphold high-quality services.
Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
Collaborated with wider healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
Met established protocols for safe X-ray equipment, computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound scanner operation.
Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
Prepared imaging equipment in alignment with strict safety and hygiene protocols.
Supported radiologists with performing high-quality interventional procedures.
Operated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners for required diagnostic imaging procedures.
Determined appropriate imaging tests through careful medical record reviews.
Community Service Radiographer
Limpopo Dept Of Health ,Philadelphia Hospital
Witbank
01.2006 - 12.2006
Adhering to all infection control policies
Assisting and implementing quality control procedures
Conducting patient care and quality assurance
Conducting quality control and safe-keep equipment
Ensuring adherence to radiation, health and safety protocols
Ensuring an even flow of patients at all times
Ensuring patients’ safety at all times
Ensuring staff/student development
Evaluating requests forms by verifying patients’ information and ensuring patient history and examination correspond
Interrogating images
Managing staff radiation procedure and ensuring that all staff wear their devices at all times
Monitoring personal radiation exposure
Operating radiological equipment correctly for a specific exam
Protect patient and colleagues from radiation
Providing and managing imaging procedures as requested by the doctors
Reporting machine faults to Radiographer/Overseer in charge
Training junior staff.
Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
Created images using fluoroscopy, Type and Type to help physicians assess and diagnose patients.
Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
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.
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
Determined appropriate imaging tests through careful medical record reviews.
Supported radiologists with performing high-quality interventional procedures.
Assisted with imaging equipment installation, maintenance and troubleshooting to uphold high-quality services.
Prepared imaging equipment in alignment with strict safety and hygiene protocols.
Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
Met established protocols for safe X-ray equipment, computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound scanner operation.
Collaborated with wider healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
Operated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners for required diagnostic imaging procedures.
Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
Education
Bachelor Of Information Technology(Ongoing) - Information Technology
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
Centurion,Gauteng
06.2023 - 02.2026
Postgraduate Diploma In Business Administration - Business Administration
Milpark Business School
Johannesburg,Gauteng
01.2013 - 1 2014
Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography - B.Rad(Diagn)
University of Limpopo,Medunsa Campus
Pretoria,Gauteng
01.2003 - 12.2005
Senior Certificate - General Studies
Harry Oppenheimer Agricultural High School
Limburg,Limpopo
02.1998 - 12.2002
Skills
Ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations and policiesundefined
Accomplishments
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets and maintaining the issued invoices,paid and outstanding using Microsoft Spreadsheets.
Achieved reducing stock losses by introducing Inventory software for minimum order quantity of our inventory levels.
Managed to make RFQ’s for Philadelphia as an end user and the Acting Chief Radiographer.
Secured a RAF Medical Experts contract with contract no: RAF/2021/00018 for the provision of medico-legal and ancillary services to the fund,for the period,15 June 2022 to 14 May 2025.
Awarded appointment as a beneficiary of RAF’s Enterprise and Supplier Development for the period,01 October 2023 the effective date and enduring ,subject to its terms and conditions for a period of twelve(12)months.
Servicing:Clients for Magoveni Foundation Medical Centre including RAF Claimants.
Servicing:Clients for Ntshembo Manganye Attorneys Inc including RAF claimants.
Servicing:Siphiwe Nkosi Attorneys Inc including RAF claimants.
Servicing:XN Nkuna Law Attorneys Inc including RAF claimants.
Trained 11 incoming community service radiographers as acting chief radiographer in public service.
As an accounting officer entrusted with the financial management of the department of health as an acting official I regulated the financial management to ensure that all revenue,expenditure,assets and liabilities of the said government are managed efficiently and effectively,providing for the responsibility of flexibility to manage,within a framework that satisfied the constitutional requirements of transparency and accountability.
Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Supervised team of 5 Radiographers staff members in the private practice.
Affiliations
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA),BOARD OF HEALTHCARE FUNDERS(BHF)
Certification
Independent Practice Diagnosis
Timeline
Bachelor Of Information Technology(Ongoing) - Information Technology
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
06.2023 - 02.2026
Reference,Lerato Lesoo,Macheni Practice Manager
Macheni Medical Centre
02.2018 - 02.2024
Private Practice Radiographer Manager
Rarang Partners Diagnostic Radiologists Inc
04.2017 - 02.2024
Private Practice Diagnosis
10-2013
Postgraduate Diploma In Business Administration - Business Administration
Milpark Business School
01.2013 - 1 2014
Diagnostic Radiographer Grade 2
Limpopo Dept Of Health ,Philadelphia Hospital
01.2012 - 03.2017
Diagnostic Radiographer Grade 1
Limpopo Dept Of Health ,Philadelphia Hospital
07.2010 - 01.2012
Senior Radiographer
Limpopo Dept Of Health ,Philadelphia Hospital
01.2010 - 06.2010
Junior Radiographer
Limpopo Dept Of Health ,Philadelphia Hospital
02.2007 - 12.2009
Reference,Motha SG,Acting Allied Health Manager
Limpopo Dept Of Health,Philadelphia Hospital
02.2006 - 02.2024
Community Service Radiographer
Limpopo Dept Of Health ,Philadelphia Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2006
Independent Practice Diagnosis
12-2005
Reference,Mashwama EP,Chief Radiographer(HOD)
Limpopo Dept Of Health,Philadelphia Hospital
02.2005 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography - B.Rad(Diagn)
University of Limpopo,Medunsa Campus
01.2003 - 12.2005
Senior Certificate - General Studies
Harry Oppenheimer Agricultural High School
02.1998 - 12.2002
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