Who is an X-ray technician?
An X-ray technician, also known as a radiologic technologist, uses an X-ray machine to take radiographic images of patients. They provide those medical images to doctors to assist in making diagnoses.
Companies That Hire X-Ray Technicians In South Africa
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THINK is a non-profit organization committed to advancing health and well-being for vulnerable communities both locally and globally. Our work spans three central domains: research, health systems strengthening, and capacity building.
Our focus is on addressing a wider spectrum of critical health challenges which include Infectious Diseases, Mental Health, Gender disparities, and building resilient healthcare systems in the face of pandemics and climate change.
THINK engages with the local community, government consortia, and international funders to provide care and carry out cutting-edge work that has contributed to making a difference both locally and globally.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Offer TB services at designated DOH facilities and/or community settings.
- Execute TB screenings, especially within key population groups.
- Record presumptive TB cases, ensuring subsequent investigations.
- Implement FAST and LF-LAM procedures.
- Ensure confirmed TB cases are linked to appropriate care.
- Undertake TB contact tracing and support TPT implementation.
- Oversee consistent TPT treatments following guidelines.
Is a radiographer in demand in South Africa?
The shortage of radiographers in rural and remote areas is a concern in both developed and developing countries.
In South Africa, many radiographers leave the public health sector to find employment in the private health sector or emigrate to work in other countries.