Job Description

Main Responsibilities:

Ensure your list is carefully planned and communicated with all relevant stakeholders

Obtain clinical history & screen prior to an interventional procedure as part of pre-procedure assessment.

Ordering relevant blood tests and interpreting blood results

Assistant with interventional radiological procedures.

Performing, inter alia, the following procedures under supervision/instruction of the Radiologist:

o Aspiration, incision, and drainage of superficial abscess.

o Lumbar puncture (adults only).

o Paracentesis/Ascites tap.

o Pleural tap/ Pleural biopsies.

o Thyroid FNA.

o Lymph nodes biopsy.

o FNA of breasts and nodes.

o Central line insertion (CVP).

o Nasogastric tube placement.

o Assist with joint aspirations.

Intravenous line insertion for infusion.

Injections (medication/anaesthetics/contrast).

Catheterisation of bladder or rectum or sinus cavity.

Bag, mask and/or portable ventilation & relevant support.

Basic life support, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including use of Defibrillation device (auto of manual - (adult and paediatric).

First aid.

Close surgical incisions.

Provide post care instructions for interventional procedures.

Sedating and monitoring of sedated patients.

Administration of Oxygen.

Full spine immobilization & log roll.

Assist with patient immobilization.

Communication with referring doctor and patient regarding procedure specifics.

Assist with the process and preparation of medication for Iodine allergy prep, nerve blocks and cardiac imaging.

Assist with the Triage of procedure order as required.

Assist with patient questions/concerns pertaining to procedures.

Post procedure monitoring or follow up calls/consults for patients who had allergic reaction, crash, injury in department, drip extravasation, sedation, GA etc.

Performing any task delegated by the supervising medical practitioner in accordance with the education, training and experience of the Clinical Associate.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Ability to commute/relocate:

Gauteng, Gauteng 1610: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:

Bachelors (Required)
Work Location: In person