Clinical Technologist

Mediclinic International; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Clinical Technologist specializing in nephrology. The role involves delivering quality patient care, managing risks, and maintaining comprehensive clinical records. Candidates must have a degree in Clinical Technology and a minimum of 2 years of experience in dialysis. This position is permanent and on-site in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Technologist (Nephrology) with 2+ years of dialysis experience.
• Proficiency in dialysis machine and water purification systems.
• Basic Life Support trained (ACLS, ATLS, PALS).

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Create a positive patient experience.

Skills

Basic Life Support training

Chronic dialysis treatment

Clinical record keeping

Computer literacy: MS Office

Dialysis machine operation

Infection prevention and control

Patient assessment

Relevant Nephrology patient care legislation

Education

Degree / Diploma in Clinical Technology (Nephrology)

Tools

Dialysis Programme

Job description

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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 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 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 JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Basic Life Support trained (ACLS, ATLS, PALS training for specialised wards)
• 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
• 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

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