Sonographer

A vacancy exists for Sonographer, who will be required to work at all hospitals in Mthatha, Eastern Cape on a rotational basis, reporting to the Head Radiographer, Leota Blignaut. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high quality service to both inpatients and outpatients.

This will include general ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, neurosonography, musculoskeletal system, obstetrics (first trimester), and gynecological ultrasound. The successful candidate will work as a member of the Radiology Department and multi-disciplinary teams, providing a high quality service to the patients in assigned areas in accordance with professional standards of practice.

Critical Outputs

1. Perform Ultrasound procedures according to protocols.
2. Maintain required standards of Ultrasound.
3. Prepare patients for Ultrasound examinations or procedures for which they are scheduled.
4. Prepare the room and equipment required before commencing ultrasound procedures.
5. Produce accurate Ultrasound images and reports.
6. Perform after-hours and weekend services as and when required.
7. Participate in all staff meetings and briefings.
8. Support and help with training of students, staff, and each other.
9. Maintain acceptable levels of health and safety and report all deviations to management.
10. Take part in routine daily inspection of equipment and quality assurance procedures where necessary.
11. Report any equipment defects or problems either directly to the Line Manager or the dedicated QA personnel.
12. Keep up to date with current techniques and developments in Ultrasound procedures and take part in in-service training as required.
13. Maintain CPD compliance.
14. Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and with non-radiographic staff, both in the radiology department and outside.
15. Any other duties that may be required from time to time.

Requirements

1. Degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound.
2. Be registered with HPCSA.
3. Compliant with CPD programs.
4. Have at least 1 year's general diagnostic ultrasound experience.
5. Able to perform general ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, neurosonography, musculoskeletal system, obstetrics (first trimester), and gynecological ultrasound.
6. Both public and private healthcare experience will be considered.
7. Ability to perform weekend work and work shifts.
8. Own transport and a valid driver's license is essential.
9. Ability to present findings to both medical and non-medical persons.

Competencies

1. Problem-solving/analysis
2. Planning & organising
3. Pays attention to detail
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
5. Resilience
6. Verbal & written communication
7. Teamwork
8. Customer responsiveness
9. Attention to detail
10. Ability to work under pressure
11. Building relationships
12. Organisational awareness
13. Drive & energy
14. Excellence orientation
15. Ethical behaviour
16. Commitment towards continuous improvement
17. Ability to work independently
18. Good time management
19. Honesty and reliability

Email: recruitment.ldiec@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.