Clinical Technologist

Medi Clinic; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Clinical Technologist in Nephrology to deliver comprehensive patient care focused on renal disease treatment. Candidates must have at least 2 years of dialysis experience and hold a relevant degree. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to creating a positive patient experience through safe and effective care.

Qualifications

• Clinical technologist (Nephrology) registered with the 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 trained

Billing procedures

Chronic dialysis treatment

Computer literacy

Patient assessment

Education

Degree / Diploma in Clinical Technology (Nephrology)

Job description

Overview

Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg Renal Services | Pietermaritzburg | South Africa

Closing date: 23/09/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Bhavishna Pillay
Reference number: 63746
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

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

Main Purpose

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 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
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all patient interventions
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure 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 experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Clinical technologist (Nephrology) registered with the HPCSA

Required 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 an 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