The Medical Transcriptionist transcribes patient care reports, as generated by Medical Practitioners and Ultrasonographers, to ensure high quality service, in accordance with departmental performance requirements.
The incumbent sets up and operates hemodialysis machines, monitors patient safety and treatment, performs cannulation, records vital data, administers medication, and explains procedures to patients.
The incumbent installs, maintains, repairs, and calibrates biomedical equipment; supervises technicians; manages inventory and warranties; and develops training for junior staff to ensure optimal equipment operation.
The incumbent assesses patients' psychosocial needs, develops and implements treatment plans, advocates for vulnerable clients, facilitates support groups, and coordinates discharge planning and referrals to social and community services.
The incumbent assists in compounding medications, processes and verifies medication orders, manages stock and expiry dates, enters prescriptions into the system, maintains records and inventory, and coordinates with pharmacists.
The incumbent dispenses prescriptions, manages inventory, compounds medications, provides drug and poison information, counsels patients, prepares IV admixtures, supervises staff, and assists in developing pharmacy protocols.
The incumbent captures diagnostic medical images, ensures radiation safety and image quality, assists with procedures, maintains equipment and supplies, counsels patients, trains interns, and adheres to professional and departmental protocols.
The incumbent supervises nursing staff and health centre operations, leads community health programmes, participates in disease control, implements health education, develops policies, and assists in strategic planning and budgeting.
The incumbent manages the discharge planning process, conducts home visits and health education, collects patient and birth data, ensures protocol compliance, reports to supervisors, trains staff, and coordinates with community stakeholders.
The incumbent diagnoses and treats patients in women's health, performs or assists in surgery, supervises junior staff, and operates with considerable independence under professional review.
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