Clinical Technologist

Mediclinic; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Clinical Technologist specialized in Nephrology to ensure safe and quality patient care. The role involves delivering dialysis treatment, collaborating with a multi-professional team, and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Candidates should hold a Degree/Diploma in Clinical Technology and have at least 2 years of experience in dialysis. This position offers a professional work environment with a focus on patient safety and experience.

Qualifications

• Clinical technologist (Nephrology) registered with HPCSA with a minimum of 2 years Dialysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment.

Skills

Acute dialysis treatment

Basic Life Support

Billing procedures

Chronic dialysis treatment

Clinical record keeping

Computer literacy

Patient assessment

Infection prevention and control protocols

Education

Degree / Diploma in Clinical Technology (Nephrology)

Job description

Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg Renal Services | Pietermaritzburg | South Africa Closing date : 23 / 09 / Number of positions : 1 Recruiter name : Bhavishna Pillay Reference number : Workplace Type : On-sitePermanentPlease note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality patient care, with specific reference to renal disease treatment and education according to the Scope of Practice and Renal Care policies and standard procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Deliver quality patient care in collaboration with a multi-professional teamIdentify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safetyFacilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environmentProvide accurate and comprehensive records of all patient interventionsCreate a learning environment that builds staff competenceEnsure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION : Degree / Diploma in Clinical Technology (Nephrology)DESIRED EDUCATION : None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : Clinical technologist (Nephrology) registered with the HPCSA with a minimum of 2 years Dialysis experienceDESIRED EXPERIENCE : Clinical technologist (Nephrology) registered with the HPCSA

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Acute dialysis treatment
• Basic Life Support trained (ACLS, ATLS, PALS training for specialised wards)
• Billing procedures
• Chronic dialysis treatment
• Clinical record keeping, procedures and protocols
• Computer literacy : MS Office and Dialysis Programme
• Develop / modify a integrated, comprehensive patient based care plan and dialysis prescription
• Dialysis machine and water purification system operation
• Infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols
• Nephrology
• Patient assessment
• Patient Experience principles
• Pharmacology
• Relevant Nephrology patient care legislation
• Risk identification
• Scientific Clinical and patient care process

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.Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile