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Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3 (Critical Care) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
September 29, 2026
Full-time
On-site
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist in Critical Care. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist: Critical Care.
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care 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: Critical Care respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care 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: Critical Care in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver's license. Required to work standby, after-hours, weekends and public holidays.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Thorough knowledge and experience in critical care environments. Above average technical skills and ability to solve problems under pressure. Ability to work independently and in a team context.
DUTIES :
Effective provision of Clinical Technology Critical Care services in the clinical areas listed below. Work in an active clinical and training Critical Care / Anaesthetic units.
Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures / tests. Setting up / performing calibration/ ensure ALL life support equipment are readily available for use.
Assist with difficult Intubations, Bronchoscopy, Resuscitations, Cardiac Output Monitoring, IAP measurement. Actively participate in teaching and training of students and other healthcare workers.
Promote Batho Pele principles to promote effective service delivery. Maintain and check equipment regularly to comply with safety requirements. Be able to trouble-shoot according to your scope of practice. Exercise patient care and expertise when performing procedures.
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist in Critical Care. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist: Critical Care.
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care 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: Critical Care respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care 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: Critical Care in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist: Critical Care in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver's license. Required to work standby, after-hours, weekends and public holidays.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Thorough knowledge and experience in critical care environments. Above average technical skills and ability to solve problems under pressure. Ability to work independently and in a team context.
DUTIES :
Effective provision of Clinical Technology Critical Care services in the clinical areas listed below. Work in an active clinical and training Critical Care / Anaesthetic units.
Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures / tests. Setting up / performing calibration/ ensure ALL life support equipment are readily available for use.
Assist with difficult Intubations, Bronchoscopy, Resuscitations, Cardiac Output Monitoring, IAP measurement. Actively participate in teaching and training of students and other healthcare workers.
Promote Batho Pele principles to promote effective service delivery. Maintain and check equipment regularly to comply with safety requirements. Be able to trouble-shoot according to your scope of practice. Exercise patient care and expertise when performing procedures.