Clinical Technician

Mediclinic International; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pietermaritzburg seeks a skilled medical equipment technician to maintain medical equipment and provide technical support within the hospital. The candidate should possess a NQF 6 Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Clinical Engineering along with a valid driver's license and experience in the healthcare sector. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work on-site with a focus on ensuring technical compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• 2-years’ postgraduate Clinical Engineering experience within the healthcare industry is essential.
• Valid Driver's licence with own reliable transport is required.
• Registration with CEASA is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the Hospital.
• Perform requested technical jobs within the Hospital.
• Identify and control risk in the technical environment.
• Coordinate/manage work done by on-site contractors.
• Perform office administration duties within the Technical Department.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relations.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety Act

Infection control

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Planned maintenance procedures

SAP and utilisation of SAP reports

Mediclinic Policies and Procedures

Education

NQF 6 Diploma in Electrical Engineering

NQF 6 Diploma in Clinical Engineering

Job description

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Closing date: 31/12/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Lynelle Govender
Reference number: 66061
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Maintain medical equipment and provide technical support to users of medical equipment within the hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Provide technical support for the Hospital
• Perform requested technical jobs within the Hospital
• Identify and control risk in the technical environment within the Hospital
• Coordinate/manage work done by on-site contractors within the Hospital
• Perform office administration duties within the Technical Department
• Build and maintain stakeholder relations and client service within the Technical Department

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

NQF 6 Diploma in Electrical Engineering: light current or clinical engineering

DESIRED EDUCATION

NQF 6 Diploma in Clinical Engineering

ESSENTIAL CERTIFICATION

Valid Driver's licence with own reliable transport

DESIRED CERTIFICATION

Registration with CEASA

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

2-years’ Postgraduate Clinical Engineering experience within the healthcare industry

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

3-years’ Postgraduate Clinical Engineering experience within the healthcare industry

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Infection control
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Planned maintenance procedures (Medical equipment and X-ray)
• SAP and utilisation of SAP reports
• Mediclinic Policies and Procedures (e.g. utilisation of test equipment)

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