Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3 (CARDIOLOGY)

Overview

Clinical Technologist (Cardiology) position at Tygerberg Hospital requiring HPCSA registration, with salaries ranging from Grade 1 to Grade 3.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist in Cardiology.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist: Cardiology.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology respect of SA qualified employees.
• A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. - Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology in respect of SA qualified employees.
• A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Inherent requirement of the job: After-hours’ service is compulsory.
• Valid driver's license.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Advanced knowledge of Echocardiography, Hemodynamics and Cath lab work including IVUS and OCT and IABP therapy and hemodynamic analysis.
• Importantly you need to be very skilled in pacemaker implant testing and follow up of pacemaker, ICD’S and CRT devices.
• Need to do ECG Holter ECG, stress ECG and Dobutamine stress Echo.
• Relevant experience in all aspects of Cardiac Physiology.
• Emergency procedures and ACLS competency required.

Duties

• Perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) on patients in laboratory, ward, and intensive care unit (ICU) settings to monitor and assess rhythm abnormalites.
• Conduct stress tests and exercise tolerance tests in laboratory settings to evaluate cardiac performance under physical exertion.
• Perform echocardiography (including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms) on patients in Echo unit, ward, and ICU settings to assess heart structure and function.
• Carry out Holter monitoring and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to evaluate cardiac rhythm and blood pressure over extended periods.
• Perform advanced cardiac diagnostic procedures, such as tilt table testing and cardiac event monitoring, in laboratory and clinical settings.
• Assist in cardiac catheterization procedures and other interventional cardiology procedures in the catheterization laboratory with regards to hemodynamics and emergency procedures. -Participate in intraoperative monitoring during pacemaker surgeries to ensure patient safety.
• Participate in research projects related to cardiology, contributing to advancements in cardiac care and technology.
• Engage in ongoing quality control and infection control measures to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
• Train and mentor Clinical Technology students in cardiology, sharing expertise and practical knowledge.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned, including maintaining patient records, managing equipment, and ensuring compliance with clinical protocols.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr J Steyn Tel No: (021) 938-4099 or email: Jan.Steyn@westerncape.gov.za

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 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 to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration as Clinical Technologist: Cardiology with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). -It should be noted that the advertised post is linked to the Institution that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery. 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 32/333: Assistant Manager Nursing (Primary Health Care) Nomzamo CDC, Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub- structure, Salary R785 568 per annum Centre: Nomzamo CDC advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/333: Post has been cancelled. Kindly note that the advert for the POST 32/331: Deputy Director: Employee Relations (Dispute Resolutions, Misconduct And Litigation) Directorate: Employee Relations, Salary R 932 292 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) Centre: Head Office, Cape Town (Stationed on the premises of Stikland Hospital) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/331: Post must be amended to include driver’s licence. OTHER POSTS