Clinical Technician

Mediclinic; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A premier healthcare provider in Pretoria is seeking a Clinical Engineering Technician to maintain medical equipment and provide technical support in the hospital. The ideal candidate will possess an NQF 6 Diploma in Electrical Engineering and have at least 4 years of postgraduate experience in the healthcare industry. This role offers the chance to work within a multidisciplinary team committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 4-years’ Postgraduate Clinical Engineering experience within the healthcare industry.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport.
• 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 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.

Skills

Occupational Health Safety Act

Infection control

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Planned maintenance procedures (Medical equipment and X-ray)

SAP and utilisation of SAP reports

Financial principles (cost-effective maintenance)

Education

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

NQF 6 Diploma in Clinical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

Main Purpose

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

Education & Certifications

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 license and own reliable transport

Desired Certification: Registration with CEASA

Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 4-years’ Postgraduate Clinical Engineering experience within the healthcare industry

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 5-years’ Postgraduate Clinical Engineering experience within the healthcare industry

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

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