Health Screening Technician - Clinic - Witbank at Glencore

The incumbent in this role is responsible for conducting assessments on employees and contractors (either audio / urine / spiro / vision or a combination of as required), the successful candidates will also take responsibility for maintaining equipment in a hygienic and safe condition; assisting with the administration related to relevant assessments; and ensuring sufficient stock levels,

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of equipment and ensuring that it is hygienic before and after use, including the disposal of contaminated consumables using the correct procedures.
• Conducting screening tests for medical surveillance programs. Ensuring completeness and accuracy of medical files including the updating of medical files with screening tests results and filing of medical records when required.
• Controlling stock of consumables and reporting to the Unit Manager to ensure orders are processed timeously.
• Assisting in arranging and participating in wellness campaigns.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• A Certificate in audiometry.
• Registered with the South African Society of Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner.
• Code EB (08) driver’s license.
• An Auxiliary nurse registered with the South African Nursing Council and Basic Ambulance Assistant (BLS – Basic Life Support) registered with Health Professionals Council of South Africa will be an added advantage.
• A certificate in HIV counselling and testing will be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ occupational health experience working in an occupational health clinic.
• Previous experience in health screening tests (audio, spiro, vision, urine, drug tests and vitals).
• Knowledge of Q-med and Amtronix systems and mining industry experience will be an added advantage.

Behaviour Competencies:

• Treating diverse groups of people with respect and effectively employs this diversity to the advantage of the organisation.
• Drilling into the detail of issues to determine the root cause. Considering urgency, importance, risk and reward factors.
• Is conscious of details. Producing consistently high quality and accurate work. Adhering to rules and regulations.
• Following instructions. Limiting risk to the business of non-compliance.