Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3 (CRITICAL Care)

Overview

Clinical Technologist in Critical Care needed at Tygerberg Hospital to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services in critical care and anaesthetic units.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist in Critical Care.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist: Critical Care.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care 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: Critical Care respect of SA qualified employees.
• A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care 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: Critical Care in respect of SA qualified employees.
• A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care 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: Valid driver's license.
• Required to work standby, after- hours, weekends and public holidays.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Thorough knowledge and experience in critical care environments.
• Above average technical skills and ability to solve problems under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team context.

Duties

• Effective provision of Clinical Technology Critical Care services in the clinical areas listed below.
• Work in an active clinical and training Critical Care / Anaesthetic units.
• Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures / tests.
• Setting up / performing calibration/ ensure ALL life support equipment are readily available for use.
• Assist with difficult Intubations, Bronchoscopy, Resuscitations, Cardiac Output Monitoring, IAP measurement.
• Actively participate in teaching and training of students and other healthcare workers.
• Promote Batho Pele principles to promote effective service delivery.
• Maintain and check equipment regularly to comply with safety requirements.
• Be able to trouble-shoot according to your scope of practice.
• Exercise patient care and expertise when performing procedures.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms L Randall Tel No: (021) 938 4951

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: Critical Care 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 33/226: Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 3 (General) (Primary Health Care), Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum, Grade 2: R411 978 per annum, Grade 3: R495 423 per annum Centre: Overstrand PHC Support and Outreach advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 33 dated 11 September 2026, with reference number Post 33/226: Post has been cancelled. OTHER POSTS