About the position
Sonographer Job Brief: Key Responsibilities: Skills and Competencies: Key Requirements: Working Hours: Join us in delivering exceptional patient care and advancing medical diagnostics. Apply now to become a valued member of our team! Applications close on 17 May 2024.
You will play a crucial role in our healthcare team by performing ultrasound procedures with precision and accuracy. Your responsibilities will include preparing preliminary reports, recording sonographic images of patients, assisting in diagnoses, and explaining procedures to patients. Additionally, you will collaborate with Radiologists/Physicians and healthcare teams during invasive procedures, maintain and clean sonographic equipment and ensure its proper functioning.
- Perform ultrasound procedures accurately and with precision.
- Ability to operate and work with ultrasound diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to perform diagnostic procedures using sonographic equipment.
- Maintain and clean sonographic equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Provide compassionate care to patients during procedures.
- Prepare preliminary reports and record sonographic images of patients.
- Assist in the diagnosis of various medical illnesses and conditions.
- Explain sonographic procedures to patients and prepare them for examinations by positioning them on the table.
- Complete appropriate documentation and maintain patients' medical records.
- Assist Radiologists/Physicians and healthcare teams during invasive procedures.
- Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.
- Abdomen and pelvis
- MSK
- Vascular
- Echocardiogram
- Small parts
- Cranial / Neonatal / Paediatric
- Report writing.
- Must be registered with HPCSA.
- National Diploma / Degree in Ultrasound
- Neat, professional appearance and demeanour.
- Hardworking and dedicated.
- Computer literate
- Sober habits
- Strong initiative and critical thinking skills.
- Friendly and caring attitude.
- Willingness to work
- 09h00 - 17h00 weekdays and willing to work overtime on some Saturdays and public holidays.
Desired Skills:
- Hospitals
- Urgent Care
Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:
- Diploma
- Health Professions Council of South Africa