Respiratory Clinical Technologist

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

• 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)

• Position will be based in Mowbray
• 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday