Clinical Technologist

SUMMARY:
Our client in the medical industry has a vacancy available for a "Clinical Technologist". Position is based in Kimberly. Salary: Market Related.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

• Ensure optimal patient dialysis for each day.
• Machines are to be primed on patient arrival.
• Undertake a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment on patient arrival for dialysis regarding vital data, pre and post weights and clinical appearance.
• Contribute to care planning, involving patients and demonstrates an understanding of patients’ rights to make informed treatment decisions.
• Ensure documentation is current, accurate, and timely. Maintain confidentiality with a legal and ethical framework relating to patient care.
• Ensure that medication is administered as prescribed by the doctor
• Evaluate patient’s progress toward expected outcomes, including treatments and health education, in collaboration with the patient and health care team.
• Take appropriate nursing actions in emergency situations and other situations that may compromise patient safety.
• Contribute, support and teach colleagues to enhance professional development
• Ensure each patient feel comfortable with the process at all times.
• Ensure that all pre and post observations are conducted and recorde
• Take bloods according to SOP as per monthly requirement, Dr’s request/ prescription
• Document observations on an hourly basis. (if patient is unstable or not well half hourly)
• Ensure that the patient is satisfied with the treatment they have received before they leave.
• Ensure that the machines are cleaned and sterilised after completion of each treatment and before another treatment begins (as per protocol).

• Current registration with HPCSA as a Graduate Clinical Technologist in Nephrology
• 2 years as clinical technologist
• Patient (and family) education in treatment for kidney failure
• Basic administration