Clinical Technologist (Grade 1-3) (Echo Cardio) at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Diploma/Degree in Clinical Technology (Echo Cardio), Current registration with HPCSA as Clinical Technologists as Echo Cardio.
• Clinical Technologist Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA in respect of RSA qualify employees who performed community service, as required in South Africa.
• (1) year relevant experience after registration with the health Profession Council of South Africa in the relevant profession (where Applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa.
• Clinical Technologists Grade 2: Minimum of ten (10) year relevant experience after registration with HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) in the respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service, as required in South Africa.
• Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is perform Community Service as required South Africa.
• Clinical Technologists Grade 3: Minimum of twenty (20) years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA in Relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of RSA qualifies employees who performed Community of South Africa.
• Minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies required: -

• 1-2 years relevant working experience.
• Experience in haemodialysis.
• Good organization skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Experience in working in echo Cardio unit.
• Experience with working with ICU and Theatre equipment.

DUTIES :

• Execute duties and function with proficiency, in support of the vision, mission.
• Inform patients about nature of procedure and reason for performing the test.
• Maintain accurate records and statistics of patients attended to.
• Liaise with doctors and nursing staff with regards patients test results.
• Ensure that the department is clean, regularly serviced and well maintained.
• Participate in the teaching programme for all personnel within the department.
• Perform any other duties as instructed by the head of department.
• Exercise patient care and expertise when performing procedures.
• Uphold the principles of Batho-Pele, the patient’s rights and responsibilities.
• Provide training and support in renal unit, critical care and anaesthesiology.