Sonographer

LIFE Healthcare Group; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Sonographer to be based in East London. The role involves providing high-quality ultrasound services to inpatients and outpatients across various areas including general ultrasound and obstetrics. Candidates should have a degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound, HPCSA registration, and at least a year of experience. This position requires the ability to work shifts and weekends. Join a dedicated team focused on professional standards and patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered with HPCSA.
• 1+ years of general diagnostic ultrasound experience.
• Ability to present findings to both medical and non-medical persons.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound procedures according to protocols.
• Prepare patients for ultrasound examinations.
• Maintain acceptable levels of health and safety.

Skills

Problem-solving/analysis

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational awareness

Education

Degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound

Job description

A vacancy existfor Sonographer , who will be based at LifeDiagnostic Imaging, ECinEast London on a rotational basis, reporting to the Head Radiographer, Leota Blignaut. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high quality service to both Inpatients and Outpatients. This will include general ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, neurosonography, musculoskeletal system, obstetrics (first trimester) and gynecological ultrasound. The successful candidate will work as a member of the Radiology Department and multi-disciplinary teams, providing a high quality services to the patients in assigned areas in accordance with professional standards of practice.

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A vacancy existfor Sonographer , who will be based at LifeDiagnostic Imaging, ECinEast London on a rotational basis, reporting to the Head Radiographer, Leota Blignaut. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high quality service to both Inpatients and Outpatients. This will include general ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, neurosonography, musculoskeletal system, obstetrics (first trimester) and gynecological ultrasound. The successful candidate will work as a member of the Radiology Department and multi-disciplinary teams, providing a high quality services to the patients in assigned areas in accordance with professional standards of practice.

Critical Outputs

• Perform Ultrasound procedures according to protocols.
• Maintain required standards of Ultrasound.
• Prepare patients for Ultrasound examinations or procedures for which they are scheduled.
• Prepare the room and equipment required before commencing ultrasound procedures.
• Produce accurate Ultrasound images and reports.
• Perform after-hours and weekend services as and when required.
• Participate in all staff meetings and briefings.
• Support and help with training of students, staff and each other.
• Maintain acceptable levels of health and safety and report all deviations to management.
• Take part in routine daily inspection of equipment and quality assurance procedures where necessary.
• Report any equipment defects or problems either directly to the Line Manager or the dedicated QA personnel.
• Keep up to date with current techniques and developments in Ultrasound procedures and take part in in-service training as required.
• Maintain CPD compliance.
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and with non-radiographic staff, both in the radiology department and outside.
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time.

Requirements

• Degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound.
• Be registered with HPCSA.
• Compliant with CPD programs.
• Have at least 1 year's general diagnostic ultrasound experience.
• Able to perform include general ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, neurosonography, musculosketal system, obstetrics (first trimester) and gyneacological ultrasound
• Both public and private healthcare experience will be considered.
• Ability to perform weekend work and work shifts.
• Own transport and a valid driver's license is essential.
• Ability to present findings to both medical and non-medical persons.

Competencies

• Problem-solving/analysis
• Planning & organising
• Pays attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills is needed
• Resilience
• Verbal & written communication
• Teamwork
• Customer responsiveness
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Building relationships
• Organisational awareness
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Commitment towards continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently
• Good time management
• Honesty and reliability

Email [e-mail] Closing date Friday, January 30, 2026

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.