Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3 (Cardiology) (2 posts) (Permanent position)

Reference No: TBH130/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Mr. J. Steyn, email: [email protected] or tel. nr: (021) 938 4099

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 413 121 per annum, Grade 2: R 482 499 per annum, Grade 3: R 564 822 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology 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: Cardiology respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology 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: Cardiology in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Cardiology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Advanced knowledge of Echocardiography, Hemodynamics and Cath lab work including IVUS and OCT and IABP therapy and hemodynamic analysis. Importantly you need to be very skilled in pacemaker implant testing and follow up of pacemaker, ICD’S and CRT devices. Need to do ECG Holter ECG, stress ECG and Dobutamine stress Echo. Relevant experience in all aspects of Cardiac Physiology. Emergency procedures and ACLS competency required.

Inherent requirements of the job

After-hours’ service is compulsory. Valid driver's license.

Note

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: Cardiology with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). It should be noted that the advertised post is linked to the Institution that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist: Cardiology.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) on patients in laboratory, ward, and intensive care unit (ICU) settings to monitor and assess rhythm abnormalites. Conduct stress tests and exercise tolerance tests in laboratory settings to evaluate cardiac performance under physical exertion. Perform echocardiography (including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms) on patients in Echo unit, ward, and ICU settings to assess heart structure and function. Carry out Holter monitoring and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to evaluate cardiac rhythm and blood pressure over extended periods. Perform advanced cardiac diagnostic procedures, such as tilt table testing and cardiac event monitoring, in laboratory and clinical settings. Assist in cardiac catheterization procedures and other interventional cardiology procedures in the catheterization laboratory with regards to hemodynamics and emergency procedures. Participate in intraoperative monitoring during pacemaker surgeries to ensure patient safety. Participate in research projects related to cardiology, contributing to advancements in cardiac care and technology. Engage in ongoing quality control and infection control measures to maintain high standards of patient care and safety. Train and mentor Clinical Technology students in cardiology, sharing expertise and practical knowledge. Perform administrative duties as assigned, including maintaining patient records, managing equipment, and ensuring compliance with clinical protocols.

Minimum educational qualification

Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist in Cardiology.