Jackpersad & Partners are the largest independent Radiology Group in KZN providing advanced radiological imaging.

We are looking for a professional and competent Sonographer for our EThekwini Venue , based at Lenmed EThekwini Hospital & Heart Centre. The Sonographer’s primary function is to perform ultrasound procedures, with a particular focus on complex and interventional work, providing direct care and high-quality diagnostic imaging service to the radiologists, patient and referring doctors.

The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience as a Sonographer
National Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography: Ultrasound/ BHSc (Diagnostic Sonography)
HPCSA Registered (Independent Practice)
Ensure achievement of CPD compliance
Ability to work during weekends or at night (when on call)
Ability to travel to cover shifts at other venues within KZN
Provide relief at venues when required due to short staff (emergencies, leave etc.)
The physical stamina necessary to stand for long periods of time and lift patients who need help moving
Experience using ultrasound imaging equipment to scan:
1. Scan patients to obtain images using Real Time, Doppler and Colour Doppler imaging
2. Scan abdomen & pelvis (adults and children)
3. Scan small parts: soft tissue upper limb, soft tissue lower limb, scrotum and testis, orbits, soft tissue neck inclu. salivary glands, thyroid glands, parotid glands, breast, penile
4. Vascular: carotid arteries, upper limb arterial, lower limb arterial, upper limb venous, lower limb venous, renal artery doppler
5. Muscular skeletal ultrasound: shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle, hip joint, hand and finger, foot toes
6. Paediatric: cranial, abdomen and pelvis, hip joint
7. Biopsies: breast, liver, renal, thyroid, soft tissue lesions, pleural tap, ascitic tap/ drainages
8. Joint infiltration: shoulder and hip, barbotage

Duties:

Explain procedures to patients and answer all questions
Apply radiological protocols and policies formulated by JPI
Contribute towards student training and continuous professional development
Selecting and examining images, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas, and determining if the scope of the exam should be extended, based on preliminary findings
Timeous presentation of imaging and interpretation notes for reporting
Provide preliminary ultrasound reports
Completing the appropriate documentation and maintaining patients’ histories and medical records
Perform abdomen; small parts; vascular; cranial; hip; obstetric; muscular skeletal; basic cardiac ultrasound scans
Assist Radiologists during invasive procedures such as liver, breast, kidney biopsies and ascitic and pleural tapping and interventional procedures. Including preparing slides, completing lab forms, safe disposal of biomedical waste, follow up post procedure forms and specimen handling
Dealing with demanding and often unpredictable workload
Accuracy and dexterity are needed to position patients
Willingness to assist with patient experience within the radiological environment including assisting patients with preparation, explaining procedures, completion of pre-procedure forms, obtaining consent and ensuring patient safety and comfort is maintained, preparing slides and completing lab forms
Adhere strictly to infection control policies and to prevent the spread of infections
Ensure a hygienic ultrasound room including maintaining and cleaning sonographic equipment
Ability to conduct quality control tests on equipment
Daily equipment checks and report immediately to the Venue Manager if damage is detected

Skills Required:

Promote the highest standards of patient care
Excellent communication skills and express opinions appropriately
Excellent time management and able to prioritize
Demonstrate initiative
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
Flexible, adaptable, and accountable
Always maintains patients’ privacy and confidentiality of information and records
Willingness to help others
Motivated and willing to develop new skills
Show mutual respect and positively contribute to the good of the venue and company
Aware of and sensitive to all cultural issues
Respect Human life

Jackpersad & Partners is an equal opportunities employer and vacancies will be filled in line with our current employment equity plan.

We reserve the right not to fill this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: 2024/12/27
Expected Start Date: 2025/01/01

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