Sonographer Wits Health Consortium Job Soweto area,South Africa,Healthcare

Position: Sonographer (12 Months Fixed Term Contract - Wits Health Consortium)
Background:

Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences
WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives
In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics

Main purpose of the job:

Experience of conducting 2D and 3D ultrasound with doppler where relevant in adults, babies and children, including ultrasound of the heart, carotid, kidneys and conducting fetal ultrasound during pregnancy including assessment of uterine and umbilical artery blood flow

Location:

DPHRU - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto

Key performance areas:

Perform high-quality fetal ultrasound scans following clinical protocols
Assess fetal development, anatomy, and detect abnormalities
Ensure correct positioning of the patient for optimal imaging
Perform high-quality fetal ultrasound scans following clinical protocols
Assess fetal development, anatomy, and detect abnormalities
Ensure correct positioning of the patient for optimal imaging
Operate and adjust ultrasound machines to optimize image quality
Perform routine maintenance and report equipment issues
Stay updated on the latest ultrasound technology and techniques
Capture and analyze high-quality images for research data collection and screening purposes
Provide preliminary findings to the study leads and complete referrals were relevant
Accurately document scan results on REDCAP
Follow professional guidelines, infection control, and radiation safety standards
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in on-going training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences etc
Apply knowledge of the organisational systems, structures, policies, and procedures to achieve results
Provide appropriate resolution for tasks or deadlines not met
Support and drive the organisation’s core values
Take ownership for driving own career development
Experience of conducting 2D and 3D ultrasound with doppler where relevant in adults and children, including ultrasound of the heart, carotid, kidneys and conducting fetal ultrasound during pregnancy including assessment of uterine and umbilical artery blood flow
Must be able to interpret images and generate reports, capturing data and images into an electronic data capture system
Must be able to conduct all ultrasound assessments including doppler measures and be willing to train and supervise junior sonography trainees including implementing quality control and quality assurance measures for all imaging conducted
Confidentiality, tact and discretion must be maintained at all times
Ability to manage self and prioritise own work load
Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent organisational, communication and problem solving skills
Able to support the research team to deliver the project goals on time and on budget
Ability to work independently to deliver on projects operational goals and objectives
Teaching and supervision experience would be desirable

Required minimum education and training:

Grade 12
Trained and Registered Sonographer
GCP Certificate
Drivers’s license and able to drive a manual vehicle

Professional Body Registration:

Must be Registered in Ultrasonography with the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA)

Required minimum work experience:

At least 2 - 3 years’ experience working as a Sonographer

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

Must possess strong organizational skills
Interested in community engagement
Ability to work and handle infants and young children
Ability to manage emotionally triggering interviews
Ability to follow SOP and accuracy and precision of data collection
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