Lab Assistant (Cytology) - Pretoria Lynnwood

Ampath Laboratories; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampath Laboratories in Pretoria is seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant (Cytology) to maintain laboratory standards and assist with specimen preparation. The role involves cleaning the lab, capturing patient data using the Meditech system, and ensuring efficient operation. Applicants must hold a Grade 12 qualification and HPCSA registration.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification required.
• HPCSA Registration in relevant field is mandatory.
• Experience in a pathology environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain laboratory to ensure a safe environment.
• Capture data on Meditech for accurate patient details.
• Prepare Cytology specimens for efficient processing.

Skills

Knowledge: Meditech system

Education

Grade 12

HPCSA Registration in Relevant Register and Practice Field

Secretarial certificate or diploma

Job description

Advert Reference:

P16010 Lab Assistant (Cytology) - Pretoria Lynnwood

Job Title:

Lab Assistant (Cytology) - Pretoria Lynnwood

Closing Date:

2025/06/25

Position Available From:

2025-06-20

Area:

Lynnwood Tshwane

Actual Place Of Work:

Lynnwood Tshwane

Position Type:

Full-Time

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Conditions:

5 day Work Week (South Africa)

Purpose of Position:

To clean and maintain laboratory and assist with preparation of specimens in the laboratory. To generate accurate reports received from the relevant Pathologist in the Histology laboratory using Meditech system.

Requirements:

Grade 12, HPCSA Registration in Relevant Register and Practice Field, Secretarial certificate or diploma

Required Experience:

Experience within a pathology environment, Knowledge: Meditech system

Key Responsibilities:

Capture data on Meditech in order to ensure accurate and effective capturing of patient details, Clean and maintain laboratory in order to ensure a clean and safe work environment, Maintain good client relations to promote the image of Ampath, Perform general and administration tasks in order to ensure effective administration systems in the laboratory, Perform general laboratory tasks in order to ensure the effective functioning of the laboratory, Prepare Cytology specimen in order to ensure efficient processing of specimens in the laboratory, Receive gynae specimens in order to ensure effective and efficient specimen flow in the laboratory

Applicants must have a South African ID or a valid South African work permit. We do not accept any faxed or emailed CVs. If we have not contacted you within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.