CLINICAL TECHNOLOGIST / ECHOCARDIOGRAPHER (X2 POSTS)

Diploma / B Tech Degree in Clinical Technology (Cardiology). Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Clinical Technologist (Cardiology). Registration with (HPCSA) in Cardiology Independent Practitioner). Experience: Grade 1 No experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa. One year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Clinical Technologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa. Minimum 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum 20 year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa. Minimum 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies: Sound knowledge of echocardiographic procedures and ultrasound equipment. Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety policies. Sound planning and organizational skills. Sound communication and problem solving skills with computer literacy. Additional Knowledge: both adult and paediatric diagnostic and interventional procedures. Experience in advanced echocardiography.

Perform all echocardiograms, report independently on echo findings and assist with procedures in the Echo Laboratory. Perform procedures in the invasive and non-invasive laboratories on a rotational basis. Key areas include the cardiac catheterization theatres, including pacing + electrophysiology, exercise stress testing, holter monitoring and cardiac nuclear scans. Participate in all areas of cardiac technology services, including maintaining accurate statistics and participating in research. Perform after hour’s emergency call-out duties including on weekends and public holidays as per the duty roster. Perform any other duties relevant to the work situation, which may be allocated by the supervisor or the Head of Department, including departmental outreach and teaching programmes.

Prof S. Khan Tel No: (031) 240 1524

All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or to [email protected]

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. An Application for Employment Form (Z83) must be completed and forwarded. This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview. Original signed letter from your current employer, confirming current and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert to be submitted only when shortlisted. People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref APRO/1/2006. Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. It is the short listed candidate’s responsibility to have the foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on or before the day of the interview. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered. The selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to the large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T claims. This Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Hospital. Person with disabilities and African males are encouraged to apply. Please note that other race groups are also not restricted from applying.

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/152