Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist

JDJ Diagnostics; Carletonville; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare diagnostics company in Carletonville is seeking a Medical Technologist. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety measures while performing laboratory tests, maintaining equipment, and managing stock. Candidates should hold a Biomedical Technology diploma, be registered with HPCSA, and have at least 0.5 years experience. Strong analytical skills and excellent communication are essential. This is a full-time position with potential for professional development.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Biomedical Technology / Bachelor of Health Science in National Laboratory Science.
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist in Clinical Pathology.
• Minimum 0.5 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety measures.
• Perform preventive equipment maintenance as per schedule.
• Manage stock control and receive samples for analysis.
• Perform tests following SOPs and verify test results.
• Document Customer Complaints and manage Overdue and Pending Lists.

Skills

Strong analytical and documentation skills

Broad knowledge of basic laboratory techniques

Previous experience in a laboratory or medical setting

Comfortable using medical technologies and laboratory equipment

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to properly clean and maintain equipment

Willingness to work in a team

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Computer literacy

Effective time management and evaluation skills

Education

Diploma in Biomedical Technology / Bachelor of Health Science in National Laboratory Science / NQF level 6 or 7

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ensure compliance with health and safety measures at all times each day, month, and year.

• Perform preventive equipment maintenance as per schedule.
• Record temperature readings and equipment maintenance daily in accordance with relevant SOPs, ensuring documents are accessible and retrievable.
• Maintain compliance with laboratory Turnaround Time (TAT) and uphold daily standards.
• Manage stock control on the bench, receive samples, and determine if samples are acceptable for further analysis.
• Perform tests following SOPs.
• Verify test results.
• Understand the physical and chemical principles of various analyses performed.
• Complete corrective actions and troubleshooting logs for QC and equipment failures.
• Run Instrument Quality Controls (IQC) and External Quality Assessments (EQA).
• Record Non-Compliance (NC).
• Document Customer Complaints.
• Manage Overdue and Pending Lists.
• Identify results outside expected findings or reference ranges and report any abnormal results as per SOP.
• Perform Data Checks as per SOP.
• Adhere to the standards of professional conduct established by the organization and professional bodies.
• Address Uncertainty of Measurement.
• Participate in Inter-Lab Comparisons and Validations.
• Engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Diploma : Biomedical Technology / Bachelor of Health Science in National Laboratory Science / NQF level 6 or 7

Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist in Clinical Pathology

Experience : Minimum 0.5 years experience

REQUIRED SKILLS :

• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Broad knowledge of basic laboratory techniques.
• Previous experience in a laboratory or medical setting.
• Comfortable using medical technologies and laboratory equipment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to properly clean and maintain equipment.
• Willingness to work in a team.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Computer literacy.
• Effective time management and evaluation skills.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES :

• Teamwork skills and the ability to work under demanding situations.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, flexibility.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Self-management.
• Ability to manage personal and sensitive information.

Note: All shortlisted applications are subject to verification checks.

Key Skills : Animal Care, ABAP, Administrative, BI, Inventory, Brokerage

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : 0.5 years

Vacancy : 1