Phumzile Masilela

I assist with radiography procedures, patient care, and equipment operation. I also assure patient comfort and safety, maintain imaging equipment, and acquire high-quality diagnostic images. I ensure patient data is kept private, apply radiation safety measures, as well as perform quality control tests on imaging equipment in accordance with radiation control standards.

Diagnostic Radiographer - Evander Hospital - Evander

(2023-05)

• Position patients, prepare equipment, and assist in capturing diagnostic images.
• Communicate with patients, address their concerns, and provide support throughout the process
• Ensure that the equipment is functioning properly and calibrated for accurate imaging.
• Obtain clear and high quality diagnostic images for doctors or radiologists interpret.
• Follow proper radiation safety protocols and guidelines to protect themselves, patients, and others from unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Assist in performing quality control tests on imaging equipment
• Conduct patient experience and waiting time surveys for my department
• Assist in opening of hospital suggestion
• Represent my department in IPC and OHS meetings and give feedback to my colleagues
• Ensure that my department is clean and has clean linen for infection control and prevention.
• Participate in organizing hospital open day and breast cancer awareness in 2023, where we give health education to patients and staff.
• Attend quarterly development seminars to empower myself and enhance my skills.

Diagnostic Radiographer - Embhuleni Hospital - Nhlazatshe

(2020-01 - 2020-12)

• Receptionist, Patient Positioning, Patient Care, Accurate Filing Skills, Darkroom Operation, Quality Control tests, Emergency Calls, Statistics, Order taking (Stationary and Pharmaceutical stock), Mobile x-ray in wards, Reject Analysis, Daily Room Cleaning and checkup, Cassette Cleaning, Presentations, Currently using computed Radiography, Producing high quality X-rays

Diagnostic Radiographer - Mapulaneng Hospital - Bushbuckridge

(2019-01 - 2020-03)

• Receptionist, Patient Positioning, Patient Care, Accurate Filing Skills, Darkroom Operation, Quality Control tests, Emergency Calls, Statistics, Order taking (Stationary and Pharmaceutical stock), Mobile x-ray in wards, Theatre screening, Reject Analysis, Daily Room Cleaning and Checkup, Ultrasound Assistant

Community Server Radiographer - Bethal Hospital - Bethal

(2018-01 - 2018-12)

• Receptionist, Patient Positioning, Patient Care, Accurate Filing Skills, Darkroom Operation, Basic Quality Control tests, Emergency Calls, Ultrasound Assistant
• Support my department with stock control by following the standard operating procedure (SOP) and ordering as necessary.
• Identify departmental gaps and report them to my manager for (Quality Improvement Plan) QIP to be implemented and progress is monitored

Bachelors Degree - Radiography: Diagnostic Radiography - Sefako Makatso University (2017)

Matric - Sutherland High School (2014)