Ultrasound Sonographer

SUMMARY:
Our client in the healthcare and medical field is looking for a Ultrasound Sonographer registered with HPCSA to join heir practice in Durban

POSITION INFO:
Duties & Responsibilities:

• To demonstrate high clinical expertise in patient care and ensure a safe environment is established for optimal patient well-being.
• To perform ultrasound examinations and operate imaging equipment in demanding environments.
• Understand normal anatomy with the ability to recognize abnormalities and irregularities and indicate these to the radiologist.
• Constantly keep up to date with new procedures and maintain a high degree of accuracy for best image quality and patient care.
• Read and understand the request form to determine appropriate positioning and imaging technique.
• Accurately select appropriate ICD10/ authorisation coding and fee lines.
• Be able to troubleshoot, understand and recognize malfunctions and causes of poor-quality imaging.
• Routinely perform QA tests and maintain quality control.
• Understand the transfer process through PACS and RIS to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Follow all safety procedures and optimise imaging techniques.
• Adherence to policies, protocols, processes, and procedures of the Practice, to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and work in partnership with other team members.
• Develop rapport and build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Training and mentoring of colleagues and students.
• Participate in mandatory training and maintain CPD compliance.
• Empower the Sonography Assistant to fulfill his/her required responsibilities eg. Ensure ultrasound rooms and surrounds are kept neat and clean, change patients, prepare and set sterile trolleys, assist with procedures, etc
• Report any unsafe working conditions in line with Health and Safety protocols to the Practice Manager or Operations Team Leader.

• Minimum 2 years as a qualified sonographer
• National Dip/BTech/BHSc
• Registered with HPCSA as independent practitioner.
• CPD compliant