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

REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum educational qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist in Critical Care. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist: Critical Care.

Experience: 

• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care 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: Critical Care respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care 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: Critical Care in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver's license. Required to work standby, after-hours, weekends and public holidays.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Thorough knowledge and experience in critical care environments. Above average technical skills and ability to solve problems under pressure. Ability to work independently and in a team context. 

DUTIES :

• Effective provision of Clinical Technology Critical Care services in the clinical areas listed below. Work in an active clinical and training Critical Care / Anaesthetic units.
• Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures / tests. Setting up / performing calibration/ ensure ALL life support equipment are readily available for use.
• Assist with difficult Intubations, Bronchoscopy, Resuscitations, Cardiac Output Monitoring, IAP measurement. Actively participate in teaching and training of students and other healthcare workers.
• Promote Batho Pele principles to promote effective service delivery. Maintain and check equipment regularly to comply with safety requirements. Be able to trouble-shoot according to your scope of practice. Exercise patient care and expertise when performing procedures.