ULTRASOUND RADIOGRAPHER GRADE 1 TO 3 (SONOGRAPHER) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Job Overview

An Ultrasound Radiographer (Sonographer) position (Grade 1 to 3) is available at Khayelitsha CHC under the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services. Applicants must possess an appropriate qualification allowing registration with the HPCSA as a Radiographer in Ultrasound, along with varying years of experience depending on the grade. Key duties involve providing comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound services focusing on Obstetrics and Gynaecology, patient care, unit administration, and participating in CPD programs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Ultrasound Radiography.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Radiographer in Ultrasound.
• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA in Ultrasound Radiography for RSA-qualified employees, or one-year relevant experience for foreign-qualified employees.
• Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Ultrasound Radiography for RSA-qualified employees, or 11 years for foreign-qualified employees.
• Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Ultrasound Radiography for RSA-qualified employees, or 21 years for foreign-qualified employees.
• Valid Code B/EB driver’s license.
• Willingness to work overtime and conduct outreaches to local clinics, community day/health centres and communities.
• Computer literacy in word processing, data management and analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of ante-natal, ante-natal Doppler paediatric, gynaecology- and abdominal-ultrasound studies.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound service at an advanced level with the focus on Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OSG) imaging in Khayelitsha CHC.
• Provide general care of patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Perform effective administration within the ultrasound unit regarding patient service, appropriate referral, and equipment management.
• Maintain case records and statistics.
• Actively take part in CPD-program, as a learner as well as in-service training.
• Render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem as needed to sustain health service delivery.

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