Clinical Technologist

Company: E. Owen and Partners

Job Posting Location: Newcastle, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Functional Area: Production

Working Model: Onsite

Requisition ID: 14553

An Exciting New Career Opportunity Exists for Registered Nurses/Clinical Technologists to be based at the following Avitum Renal Unit:

NEWCASTLE RENAL UNIT (KZN)

Reports to: Unit Manager

Key Focus Areas:

• Ensure optimal patient dialysis each day
• Ensure the patient is weighed and blood is taken before the dialysis process
• Document observations on an hourly basis
• Ensure that the patient is satisfied with the treatment they have received before leaving
• Ensure the machines are cleaned and sterilized after completion of each treatment and before another treatment begins
• Perform duties in the unit with chronic dialysis as and when rostered.
• Promote growth in patient numbers by maintaining a good working relationship and providing feedback to referring doctors regarding patient care
• Ensure that all stock used is accounted for on the Patient Control Sheet
• Participate in the education of patients and their relatives in the treatment of kidney failure
• To assist with the collation of any and all statistics required by the company in a timeous manner
• To provide support to other staff members and to be available to cover the unit in times of need
• Travel to hospitals where the acute patients need to be treated
• From time to time you will be required to perform tasks outside of the above mentioned responsibilities at management’s discretion
• Required to perform acutes, PD and work in the chronic Unit

What We’re Looking For:

• Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse or with HPCSA as a Graduate Clinical Technologist
• Nephrology Course advantageous
• BHSc Clinical Technology (Nephrology)
• MS package (Essential)
• Willing to work flexible hours if necessary.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport essential
• Renal experience (Essential)
• Should be in good health and fit to perform services and/or duties

Why Join Us?
Be part of a team that values innovation, patient-centred care, and professional growth. You’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of renal healthcare services across the country.

Application Submission Requirements:

• Please submit your current CV to ntombenhle.chiliza @bbraun.com or [email protected]

NB: Preferences will be given to EE candidates

Should you not receive a response within 14 days of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.