A-Rad Theatre Screening Services

A radiography practice that provides surgeons with diagnostic radiographers to screen intraoperatively in the theatre. We dedicate a radiographer to each surgeon's theatre list and provide 24/7 emergency calls.

  • 24/7 emergency calls
  • HPCSA registered
  • A radiographer for every theatre list
Hybrid operating theatre with C-arm imaging equipment and monitors
Part of the theatre teamTrained to share the sterile goals
About A-Rad

Radiographers trained to work alongside your surgical team

Our radiographers are trained to be part of the theatre team. Our objectives are to provide high-quality screening services to the operating surgeons as well as patient care.

Our radiographers are competent and share the sterile goals.

HPCSA registered

Every radiographer is registered with the HPCSA, and the practice assists each one in obtaining CPD points.

Radiation exposure monitored

The practice provides each radiographer with their own dosimeter and monitors their radiation exposure.

Weekly call roster

A call roster is emailed to the theatre reception every week with the contact details of the dedicated radiographer.

Weekend on-call SMS

An SMS goes out on Fridays to tell each surgeon who their designated radiographer on call is for the weekend.

Dedicated fields

Skilled radiographers for each surgical speciality

The A-Rad team consists of skilled radiographers specifically trained to work in dedicated fields.

  • Vascular
  • Cardiac
  • Urology
  • Neurology
  • Orthopaedic
  • Paediatric
  • General Surgery
Services

Our radiographers will ensure the following

  1. Radiation protection of all staff and patients
  2. ALARA principle
  3. Patient dose records
  4. Monthly screening of lead protection equipment
  5. Cleaning of C-arms
  6. Reporting malfunctions of X-ray equipment
  7. Perform the required quality assurance tests
  8. Communicate radiation safety to the staff
  9. Comply with hospital regulations and code of conduct

We guarantee quality service

A dedicated radiographer on every theatre list, and someone to call at any hour for emergencies.

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