Clinical Technologist at Mediclinic

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

Closing date: 28/11/2025