Overview
Clinical Technologist – Acute Renal Services Jobs in Newcastle, South Africa at Medi Clinic
Location: Newcastle
Mediclinic Newcastle Renal Services | Newcastle | South Africa
Closing date: 01/03/2025
Number of positions: 2
Recruiter name:
Aimee-Lee Van der Stok
Reference number: 58159
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.
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Title: Clinical Technologist – Acute Renal Services
Company: Medi Clinic
Location: Newcastle, South Africa
Category: Healthcare
