CLINICAL TECHNOLOGIST (ECHO CARDIOGRAPHER & PULMONARY
FUNCTION TECHNOLOGIST) GRADE 1, 2 & 3 REF NO: GJGM76/2023 (X1 POST)
Component: Medical Component
Provincial Administration: KwaZulu Natal – Department of Health
SALARY : Grade 1: R359 622 per annum
Grade 2: R420 015 per annum
Grade 3: R491 676 per annum
Other Benefits: 13th cheque, 12% inhospitable allowance, home owners allowance & medical aid. (To qualify: employee must meet all the prescribed policy requirements)
CENTRE : General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS
Diploma/Degree in Clinical Technology. Current Registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist. Grade 1: Experience none after registration with HPCSA in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community
Service as required in SA. (One (1) year relevant experience after registration with HPCSA in clinical technology in respect to foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in SA.
Grade 2: Experience Minimum of Ten (10) years’ experience in clinical technology in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service as required in SA. Minimum of Eleven (11) years’ experience in clinical technology in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform community service in SA.
Grade 3: Experience Minimum of Twenty (20) years experience in clinical technology in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service as required in SA. Minimum of Twenty One (21)
years’ experience in clinical technology in respect of foreign qualified. Recommendation: A minimum of One (1) year experience with Echocardiography. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Excellence orientation concern for high quality of work) Strong customer orientation. Team Player.
Ethical behaviour (Honesty). Leadership ability. Well organised. To perform adult echocardiograms and report on findings. To manage and perform exercise stress tests (EST) in the stress laboratory. Perform pulmonary function tests including spirometer and other lung functions. To participate in departmental and teaching programs. To optimize work system in the echo/stress laboratory and pulmonary function testing. To manage bookings, monitor and evaluate.
DUTIES
- To perform echocardiograms/Exercise Stress Tests and pulmonary function testing in a safe manner and in accordance to DOH internal policies and procedures.
- To provide optimal patient care. Manage and maintain all medical equipment in accordance with DOH technical policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all DOH quality initiative programs are utilised for the patients under your management. Ensure that all patient clinical records are maintained and updated in accordance with the deadlines, policies & procedures and the DOH standards.
- Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are followed in the unit i.e. supplies for pulmonary function testing. Demonstrate the Batho Pele Values.
- The Clinical Technologist will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance DOH standards and policies. The incumbent will further be responsible for direct and/or indirect care of a patients, for assessing, planning and execution.
- The Clinical Technologist will also actively participate in Clinical Governance. Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.
- Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment. Strong interpersonal skills required.
ENQUIRIES : Dr BD Ramjiwan (HCU Internal Medicine) Tel No: (032) 437 6263
APPLICATIONS : Applications should be directed to: Deputy Director: HRM, Private Bag X10609, Stanger, 4450 or hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital, Corner of Patterson & King Shaka Street, Stanger, 4450.
NOTE: African, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White
Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 27 October 2023
Download Provincial Administration: KwaZulu Natal – Department of Health Circular
