Clinical Technologist / Neurophysiology

Requirements

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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