Clinical Technologist - Renal

Mediclinic George Renal Services; George; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider specializing in renal care is seeking a Clinical Technologist (Nephrology) to deliver safe and quality patient care, focusing on renal disease treatment. The role involves working in a multi-professional team, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining comprehensive records of interventions. Candidates must possess a Degree or Diploma in Clinical Technology (Nephrology) and at least 2 years of dialysis experience, with skills in acute and chronic dialysis treatment. The position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Technologist (Nephrology) with at least 2 years of dialysis experience.
• Ability to create a comprehensive patient care plan and dialysis prescription.
• Familiar with infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols.

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: MS Office and Dialysis Programme

Patient assessment

Education

Degree / Diploma in Clinical Technology (Nephrology)

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