Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3 (CARDIOLOGY)

Overview

Clinical Technologist (Cardiology) Grade 1–3 required at Groote Schuur Hospital to provide specialised cardiology support.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualifications: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of RSA qualified employees.
• One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of SA qualified employees.
• Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of RSA qualified employees.
• Minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to render a after hour service.
• Delivery of a 24- hour standby service (required to work after hours, during weekends and public holidays).
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience in Echocardiography, Cardiac Catheterization and Cardiac Pacing.
• Appropriate experience in clinical technology within the field of cardiology including in-service training at a registered training facility.
• Above average academic record, work record and managerial abilities.
• Ability to work independently, without supervision and work within a group with all levels of staff.

Duties

• To perform high quality and efficient cardiology service by providing specialized clinical technology support in all areas of non-invasive and invasive cardiology.
• Required to work in the various specialized areas in the unit on a rotational basis (Cardiac catheterization laboratory, pacemakerclinic, echocardiography laboratory, Holter analysis).

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Mr M Govender Tel No: (021) 404- 4094/5

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS