CLINICAL TECHNOLOGIST GRADE 1 – 3 (HEALTH)
Key Performance Areas
Prepare and calibrate equipment for medical procedures and perform quality control procedures. To perform procedures including dialysis according to medical prescription in a safe manner and in accordance to standard policies and procedures. To provide optimal patient care as per the scope of practice. Manage and maintain all medical equipment in accordance with standards and procedures, infection control and stock management. Ensure that all patient clinical records are maintained and updated in accordance with standards. Work together with all team members and supervise staff as assigned.
Prerequisites
DEPARTMENT: NEPHROLOGY, CARDIOLOGY AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist. Current registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice). (R413 121.00) Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist. (R482 499.00) Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA Clinical Technologist. (R564 822.00) Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technologist. Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Virtual meeting platforms literacy.
Person Profile
Patient safety and infection control. Preparation, calibration and quality assurance of medical equipment. Performance of procedures including renal dialysis according to the scope of practice. Professional person with integrity and ability to perform under pressure, independently and in a team. Self-driven and result orientated. Good communication, report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.