Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3 (PULMONOLOGY)

Overview

Clinical Technologist in Pulmonology sought for Tygerberg Hospital to perform diagnostic procedures in pulmonology and critical care.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist in Pulmonology.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist: Pulmonology.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Pulmonology in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Pulmonology 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: Pulmonology respect of SA qualified employees.
• A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Pulmonology 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: Pulmonology in respect of SA qualified employees.
• A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Pulmonology 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-hour’s service is compulsory.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work within a group at all levels of authority.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Capable of maintaining confidentiality.
• Good computer skills in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of ventilation and experience in Critical Care Area.

Duties

• Perform all diagnostic procedures in Pulmonology and Critical Care.
• Optimal Patient Care in Pulmonology able to do following investigations, Spirometry, Plethysmography, Gas Distribution, Exercise Testing, Compliance, NIOX, Provocation.
• Optimal Patient Care in Critical Care able to help with ventilation and haemodynamic monitoring.
• Training in Pulmonology according to ATS/ERS guidelines, Spirometry, Plethysmography, Gas Distribution, Exercise Testing, Compliance, NIOX, Provocation.
• Research with GCP.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr F Swart Tel No: (021) 938-5789

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: Pulmonology 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 Post 35/278: Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (X2 Posts), Centre: Directorate: Financial Accounting, R413 001 per annum has been cancelled. MANAGEMENT ECHELON