Clinical Technologist

Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg Renal Services; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized renal care provider in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Clinical Technologist with a degree in Clinical Technology (Nephrology). The role involves delivering high-quality patient care, managing dialysis procedures, and ensuring patient safety within a multi-professional team environment. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered clinical technologist (Nephrology) with 2+ years of dialysis experience.
• Ability to deliver safe, comprehensive patient care.
• Trained in Basic Life Support (ACLS, ATLS, PALS).

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care with a multi-professional team.
• Identify and manage patient safety risks.
• Provide accurate records of all patient interventions.

Skills

Acute dialysis treatment

Basic Life Support trained

Chronic dialysis treatment

Computer literacy

Patient assessment

Infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols

Pharmacology

Education

Degree / Diploma in Clinical Technology (Nephrology)

Tools

Dialysis Programme

Job description

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

• 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