Department of Health / DARKROOM OPERATORS

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Edenvale Regional Hospital
REFS/001746

CLOSING DATE: 20 October 2017

Directorate X-Ray
Package R90 234 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

Grade 10/12 and be computer literate. Ability to work under pressure and respect time frames. Be people oriented and be good eye-sight to see in semi-dark conditions of the darkroom. Healthy lungs as the chemicals have fumes. Be able to work over weekends and public holidays.

Duties

Always be present to do processing of x-ray films from different x-ray rooms. Ensure that the darkroom is neat and tidy. Check that the processors are in working order and run a few films to warm them up in the morning. Knowledge of chemicals and how to fill them in the drums. Removal of fixer drums from the darkroom when full to the chemical storeroom for collection by recycling company. In the morning wipe the rollers with a damp cloth to remove white marks. Cleaning of cassettes and screens once a week. Films and chemicals to be stored in a way that the old films are used first, the expiry date to be checked. Chemicals and Films stock registration and control from store room recycling of old x-ray envelopes when the need arises. Enter patients in computer for laser printer. Report any abnormality in the darkroom/ processors to the Radiographers. Follow the precautionary measures in line with Occupation Health and Safe measure when working with chemicals. Take reasonable instructions by supervisor. Assist with clerical functions when there is departmentl need.
 
Notes

The institution reserves the right not to fill this post. Signed Z83 Application forms with certified copies of qualifications and ID to be send to: Edenvale hospital, Resource Department Private Bag X 1005, Edenvale, 1610 or hand delivered to: Edenvale hospital, Second gate (Next to taxi Rank), Modderfontein Road, Edenvale. Those who applied previously are welcomed to reapply. Closing date is as of below at 15:00. Or may apply online at www.gautengonline.gov.za.
Enquiries Mr. B.G Filda (Tel: (011) 321-6064
Number of Posts 1
Closing Date 2017/10/20