Clinical Technologist - Renal Services

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

1. Deliver quality patient care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
2. Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety
3. Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
4. Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all patient interventions
5. Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
6. 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

• Basic Life Support trained (ACLS, ATLS, PALS training for specialised wards)
• 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
• Scientific Clinical and patient care process