CLINICAL TECHNOLOGIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (PULMONOLOGY)

Job Overview

Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley, is hiring a Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3 in Pulmonology. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic procedures, delivering optimal patient care in pulmonology and critical care (Spirometry, Plethysmography, ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring), training, and research. Requirements include an appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration as a Clinical Technologist in Pulmonology, varying levels of experience based on grade, and compulsory after-hours service.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Appropriate educational qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist in Pulmonology.
• Registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist: Pulmonology.
• Grade 1: None after registration for RSA qualified employees; 1-year relevant experience for foreign qualified employees not required to perform Community Service.
• Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience after registration for SA qualified employees; 11 years for foreign qualified employees.
• Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years' relevant experience after registration for SA qualified employees; 21 years for foreign qualified employees.
• After-hour's service is compulsory.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work within a group at all levels of authority and under pressure.
• Capable of maintaining confidentiality.
• Good computer skills in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of ventilation and experience in Critical Care Area.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all diagnostic procedures in Pulmonology and Critical Care.
• Provide optimal patient care in Pulmonology including investigations such as Spirometry, Plethysmography, Gas Distribution, Exercise Testing, Compliance, NIOX, and Provocation.
• Provide optimal patient care in Critical Care including assistance with ventilation and haemodynamic monitoring.
• Conduct training in Pulmonology according to ATS/ERS guidelines (Spirometry, Plethysmography, Gas Distribution, Exercise Testing, Compliance, NIOX, Provocation).
• Conduct research with GCP.

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