Sonographer.3.03 (AD.09.4)
University of the Witwatersrand · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- Perform high-quality foetal ultrasound scans, Carotid IMT, renal and echocardiography following clinical protocols.
- Assess foetal development, anatomy, and detect abnormalities.
- Ensure correct positioning of the patient for optimal imaging.
- Explain procedures to patients and address concerns with empathy.
- Maintain patient comfort and privacy throughout the scan.
- Obtain informed consent before conducting ultrasound examinations.
- 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 analyse 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.
- Recruitment and identification of women in early pregnancy before 14 weeks gestation in partnership with local clinical services as appropriate approvals allow.
- 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.
- Required minimum education and training
- National Degree or Diploma in diagnostic ultrasound.
Required minimum work experience
- Minimum 2 years
- Professional body registration
- HPCSA
- Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- 1-2 years of hands-on experience in obstetric and fetal imaging.
- Experience in conducting 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester scans.
- Experience in fetal biometry, anatomy surveys, doppler and anomaly detection
Closing date
24 August 2026