Clinical Technologist

Potchefstroom Renal Services | Potchefstroom | South Africa
Closing date: 04/10/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Calfornia Dinku
Reference number: 54030
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
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 an 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 All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

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