CLINICAL TECHNOLOGIST / NEUROPHYSIOLOGY (X1 POST)

Diploma / B Tech Degree in Clinical Technology Neurophysiology. Independent Practice Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in the category Neurophysiology. Current registration and good standing with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. 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 Required: Competency and skills in independently performing Electroneurodiagnostic studies for neonatal, paediatric and adult populations: including routine, mobile/bedside and long term EEG, transcranial Doppler ultrasound, visual- auditory- and somatosensory evoked potentials, basic and advanced nerve conduction studies and assisting physicians with EMG examinations. Diagnostic and therapeutic sleep study procedures. Experience in advanced neurophysiology procedures will be advantageous. Technical report writing skills for previously mentioned procedures. Willingness to learn additional skills, such as autonomic testing. Additional experience in high density EEG testing and intraoperative monitoring will be an advantage. Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and in a team. Knowledge of ethical code of conduct, patient’s right and Batho Pele Principles. Prior experience in training and assessments of students will be advantageous. Additional Knowledge: CPD Compliant as per national regulations. Candidates currently enrolled in BHS with qualification date prior to start of service may apply. Masters level post graduate qualification in Clinical Technology Neurophysiology will be beneficial in the setting of training. Experience working with electronic patient records and networked equipment systems will be advantageous. Experience in training provision will be beneficial.

Work in an active clinical and training Neurophysiology unit. Independent performance and reporting of all clinical technology neurophysiology procedures under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Director. Ensure high quality and technically sound recordings of tests performed. Ensure accuracy of all patient reports and detailed history taking. Ensure integrity of the recording systems, data storage management, patient care statistics, stock control, and general day to day operational tasks in the department. Actively participate in teaching and training of students and neurology registrars in clinical neurophysiology, including theory instruction and practical demonstrations. Promote Batho Pele principles in order to promote effective service delivery. Technical knowledge and skill in equipment function and setup. Maintain and check equipment regularly in order to comply with safety requirements. Exercise patient care and expertise when performing procedures.

Ms Christelle van der Walt Tel No: (031) 240-1633/4

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.

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