Clinical Technologist / Echocardiographer at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Diploma / B Tech Degree in Clinical Technology (Cardiology). Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Clinical Technologist (Cardiology). Registration with (HPCSA) in Cardiology Independent Practitioner). Experience: 
• Grade 1 No experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa. One year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Clinical Technologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
•  Grade 2: Minimum 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa. Minimum 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa.
•  Grade 3: Minimum 20 year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa. Minimum 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa. 

DUTIES :

• Perform all echocardiograms, report independently on echo findings and assist with procedures in the Echo Laboratory. Perform procedures in the invasive and non-invasive laboratories on a rotational basis. Key areas include the cardiac catheterization theatres, including pacing + electrophysiology, exercise stress testing, holter monitoring and cardiac nuclear scans. Participate in all areas of cardiac technology services, including maintaining accurate statistics and participating in research.
• Perform after hour’s emergency call-out duties including on weekends and public holidays as per the duty roster. Perform any other duties relevant to the work situation, which may be allocated by the supervisor or the Head of Department, including departmental outreach and teaching programmes.