Health Care Worker/Lay Tester

The Aurum Institute; Durban; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aurum Institute in Durban is seeking a Health Care Worker/Lay Tester to perform nPOC TB testing on sputum and tongue swabs, and to support quality assurance activities.

You will record results, maintain equipment, manage stock of test kits, follow infection control measures, and collaborate with TB nurses and the laboratory to ensure smooth specimen and results pathways.

Responsibilities

• Conduct TB nPOC testing on sputum samples and tongue swabs.
• Perform quality control nPOC testing and recording and reporting thereof.
• Ensure equipment are cleaned and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Stock management of nPOC test kits and consumables.
• Adhere to prescribed infection control measures.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly workspace.
• Work collaboratively with the TB nurse and laboratory to ensure seamless specimen and results pathways.
• Accurately communicates the outcome of testing to implement modifications to the facilities.
• Accurately completes and manages a variety of reports as required by regulators.

Job description

The Health Care Worker/Lay Tester will be responsible for conducting nPOC testing and quality assurance related testing (profiency testing and IQC), recording and reporting of results.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Conduct TB nPOC testing on sputum samples and tongue swabs.
• Perform quality control nPOC testing and recording and reporting thereof.
• Ensure Equipment are cleaned and maintained according to manufacturer’s Instructions.
• Stock managements nPOC test kits and consumables.
• Adhere to prescribed infection control measures.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly workspace.
• Work collaboratively with the facility TB nurse refer all clients that are eligible for referral, and work with the laboratory to ensure seamless specimen and results pathways.
• Accurately communicates the outcome of testing to implement modifications to the facilities.
• Accurately completes and manages a variety of reports as required by regulators.