Respiratory Clinical Technologist

Recruiter:

University of Cape Town Lung Institute

Job Ref:

CPT000066/Chels

Date posted:

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
The Allergy and Immunology Unit (AIU), based at the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (www.lunginstitute.co.za),
require applications for a RESPIRATORY CLINICAL TECHNOLOGIST* on a Fixed Term Contract.

The purpose of this role is to provide first class clinical services by performing technical procedures within the scope of activities provided by the Institute for clinical trials, whose main focus is Asthma, COPD and other lung / airways diseases.

POSITION INFO:
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 Driver’s 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, electrocardiography’s (ECG’s), 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 SOP’s
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

Closing Date: 22 November 2025.

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.

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