Clinical Technologist - Renal

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

Job summary

A healthcare facility in George, South Africa, is seeking a Clinical Technologist specializing in nephrology. The role involves delivering quality patient care, managing risks, and providing educational support in renal disease treatment. The ideal candidate will possess a Degree/Diploma in Clinical Technology with at least 2 years of dialysis experience. Applicants should have strong skills in patient assessment, infection control, and acute and chronic dialysis treatment. Join a dedicated team focused on patient safety and experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical technologist (Nephrology) 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.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all patient interventions.
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence.

Skills

Acute dialysis treatment

Basic Life Support trained

Billing procedures

Chronic dialysis treatment

Clinical record keeping

Computer literacy: MS Office and Dialysis Programme

Infection prevention and control protocols

Patient assessment

Pharmacology

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in Clinical Technology (Nephrology)

Job description

Mediclinic George Renal Services | George | South Africa

Closing date: 26/12/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Johanna Boshoff
Reference number: 66106
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

• 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.