CLINICAL TECHNOLOGIST GRADE 1: NEPHROLOGY

Job Overview

Witbank Hospital in the Nkangala District is hiring two Clinical Technologists (Grade 1: Nephrology). Candidates require a Grade 12 certificate, an appropriate clinical technology qualification, and current HPCSA registration. Responsibilities include delivering safe renal care, operating dialysis machines and water purification systems, conducting patient assessments, and managing acute and chronic dialysis treatments. Shift work, weekends, and public holidays are required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12
• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Clinical Technology
• Current registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist (2026)
• Basic life support (BLS)
• A minimum of two (2) years Dialysis experience will be an added advantage
• Grade 1 SA qualified employees: none experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession in respect of employees who performed Community Service
• Grade 1 Foreign qualified employees: one (1) year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession in respect of employees who performed Community Service
• Knowledge and insight related to dialysis machines and reverse osmosis/water purification system
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols
• Basic computer literacy
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy related to nephrology
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Effective communication skills
• Good organizational skills and ability to function under pressure
• Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 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
• Demonstrate knowledge of Acute Dialysis and Chronic Dialysis Treatment
• Maintain clinical record keeping, procedures and protocols
• Operate dialysis machine and water purification system
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
• Develop/modify an integrated, comprehensive patient based care plan
• Conduct patient assessment and interpret of blood results

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