Clinical Technologist - NRC Area Kwa-Zulu Natal

Clinical Technologist - NRC Area Kwa-Zulu Natal

National Renal Care

Job Ref # : 00266

Industry : Pharmaceutical And Medical / Healthcare

Job Type : Permanent

Positions Available : 1

National Renal Care has grown and evolved into the leading total kidney disease management organisation that provides person-centered health and care, which is digitally enabled, and data driven. National Renal Care seeks to recruit an ambitious, talented, goal driven and self-motivated individual to fulfil the role of a Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice).

Job Description

The Dialysis Practitioner will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with NRC standards and policies. The incumbent will further be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or a group of patients, for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs, is a role model in the delivery of evidence-based care and will actively participate in Clinical Governance.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• To perform dialysis according to prescription in a safe manner and in accordance to NRC’s internal policies and procedures.
• To provide optimal patient care as per the nursing scope of practice and NRC’s clinical care pathways.
• Manage and maintain all medical equipment in accordance with NRC’s technical policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all NRC 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 NRC standards.
• Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are followed in the unit i.e., confirmation, billing, private patients, stock, waste etc.
• Responsible for leading the shift and for the supervision of all subcategories on the floor on a daily basis.

NATIONAL RENAL CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Company's approved Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to the Group’s Employment Equity strategy. National Renal Care actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities. In the event of a candidate having any disability that may impair the individual’s ability to perform the job function, the candidate must kindly inform the employer so that an assessment for reasonable accommodation can be made.

If you are not contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Job Requirements

• Relevant qualification within a specialist area or equivalent NQF 7.
• Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice)
• Experience in Renal Nursing will be a strong recommendation
• 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.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellence orientation (concern for high quality of work)