Sonographer.3.03 (AD.09.4) at University of the Witwatersrand

Key Performance Areas

• 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