Sonographer - Gauteng Department of Health

Duties

• Scanning the patients from ANC and the wards.
• Preparing the patients for the Ultrasound examination. 
• Selecting the appropriate equipment for the ultrasound examination. 
• Performing ultrasound examinations that yield important diagnostic information. 
• Use ultrasound machines to view and interpret images with sound waves for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. 
• Coordinates and organize daily workload/running of the department.
• Must have knowledge of the department functions and equipment.
• Ensure that equipment is adequately maintained.
• Attend meetings /seminars/congresses to keep up to date with the new advances in technique and technology.
• Monitor stock in the stock room and examination rooms.
• Maintain adequately weekly, monthly, annual patient statistics.
• Promote teamwork, cooperative work relationship amongst staff members and other Health Care workers.
• Liaise with specialists for more information or help in dept. about patients. Supervision and training of student sonographers and registrars.

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in  Ultrasound  Radiography/B Tech in Ultrasound Radiography.
• Certified copy of original registration with Health Professions Council of South African HPCSA in Ultrasound Radiography.
• Current registration with HPCSA for 2021/2022.
• Experience in performing high-risk Obstetric and anomaly scans.
• Experience in reporting on difficult pathologies.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Excellent knowledge of high-risk obstetrics and gynaecology, general, small parts, protocols and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of equipment use and troubleshooting.
• Sound reporting writing and administrative skills and computer literacy.
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety Acts and Infection Control measures.
• Good communication, interpersonal relations and problem-solving skills.
• Applicant should be prepared to undergo medical surveillance as an inherent job requirement.

NOTE:

Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 job application form that is fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.Applications may also be uploaded online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za or www.gautengonline.gov.za.  

According to the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 5 of 2021, candidates must attach copies of all the necessary documents (qualifications) to the application including a valid identity document, relevant certificates and current proof of Council were necessary.

Such copies need not be certified when applying for the post; only shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview. Smart ID card copy must show both sides of the ID card. Applications without proof of the necessary documents required by HR will be disqualified. 

The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV that specifies the following: All experience indicating the position, institution and respective dates (DD/MM/YY). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.

If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks

Provide at least 3 of which one must be immediate supervisor, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification). It is the responsibility of the applicant to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and submit such evaluation with the application.

It is also incumbent upon the applicant to provide evidence of the NQF level of qualifications not obtained from mainstream institutions. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. CHBAH reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for Non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s).

CHBAH also reserves the right to cancel the filling of a vacancy or not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity; therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity targets of the department. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.