Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3 (Cardiology) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology in respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist in Cardiology.

Duties: 

• Perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) on patients in laboratory, ward, and intensive care unit (ICU) settings to monitor and assess rhythm abnormalites. Conduct stress tests and exercise tolerance tests in laboratory settings to evaluate cardiac performance under physical exertion. Perform echocardiography (including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms) on patients in Echo unit, ward, and ICU settings to assess heart structure and function.
• Carry out Holter monitoring and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to evaluate cardiac rhythm and blood pressure over extended periods. Perform advanced cardiac diagnostic procedures, such as tilt table testing and cardiac event monitoring, in laboratory and clinical settings. Assist in cardiac catheterization procedures and other interventional cardiology procedures in the catheterization laboratory with regards to hemodynamics and emergency procedures. Participate in intraoperative monitoring during pacemaker surgeries to ensure patient safety.
• Participate in research projects related to cardiology, contributing to advancements in cardiac care and technology. Engage in ongoing quality control and infection control measures to maintain high standards of patient care and safety. Train and mentor Clinical Technology students in cardiology, sharing expertise and practical knowledge. Perform administrative duties as assigned, including maintaining patient records, managing equipment, and ensuring compliance with clinical protocols.