Clinical Technologist

Minimum Requirements: Certificate / Degree / Diploma in Clinical Technology or another medical field 1 - 2 years experience in clinical research on multiple projects Good Clinical Practice Certification (advantageous) Keen interest in Research (particularly Allergy, Immunology and Dermatology) Computer Literacy (proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic Data Management systems, email, internet) Valid Drivers License (advantageous) Fluency in English and a second language (Afrikaans and / or isiXhosa) Good interpersonal, communication and time management skills Excellent organisational skills Responsibilities include (but not limited to): Lung function testing Screen participants for inclusion into studies using specified inclusion criteria Scheduling of participants for clinical examination and follow up (telephone and community visits) Perform all delegated study procedures, i.e. vital signs, electrocardiographys (ECGs), collect laboratory and pharmacokinetic (PK) biological specimens Prepare laboratory specimens for shipping or transporting to laboratory Management of participant records: maintain, retrieve and file according to study visits. This includes laboratory and procedure results Maintain applicable study logs (screening, enrolment, participant confidential identification log, AE tracking, etc.) Oversee all trial related activities for sites at both UCT Lung institute and Tertiary Cape hospitals where the unit operations Management / Co-ordination of study participants Interface with non-study routine clinical and nursing staff in hospitals Assist in drafting and updating of SOPs Study-related data capture and management Perform phlebotomy procedures and insertion of peripheral IV lines (if a nursing applicant) Additional Information: Position will be based in Mowbray 12-month Fixed Term Contract Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint. The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd. Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.

Location: Cape Town City Centre, ZA

Posted Date: 12/26/2024