Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist

JDJ Diagnostics; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Medical Technologist to ensure compliance with health and safety measures, perform laboratory tests, and maintain equipment standards. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Biomedical Technology or related fields, along with HPCSA registration and a commitment to quality and safety in clinical pathology. Experience is preferred but not mandatory, making this an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or professionals looking for career growth.

Qualifications

• Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Technologist in Clinical Pathology.
• 0 - 5 years experience in a laboratory or medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety measures and laboratory standards.
• Perform tests and verify results in accordance with SOPs.
• Participate in continuing professional development activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Knowledge of laboratory techniques

Communication skills

Computer Literacy

Time Management

Education

Diploma: Biomedical Technology

Bachelor of Health Science: 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/year.
• Perform preventive equipment maintenance performed per schedule.
• Daily compliance - Record temperature readings and equipment maintenance in accordance with relevant SOPs ensuring documents are accessible and retrievable.
• Compliance with in laboratory TAT and upholding the standard daily.
• Efficient stock control on bench, receives samples and determines if the sample is acceptable to proceed with further analysis.
• Perform tests in accordance with SOPs.
• Verify test results.
• Understand the physical and chemical principles of the various analyses performed.
• Complete corrective action and troubleshooting logs for QC and equipment failures.
• Run Instrument Quality Controls (IQC)and EQA.
• Record Non-Compliance (NC).
• Record Customer Complaints.
• Action Overdue and Pending List.
• Identify results that are outside expected findings or clinically established reference ranges and ensure as per SOP and report any Abnormal results.
• Perform Data Checks as per SOP.
• Complies with the standards of professional conduct established by the organization and the applicable professional body.
• Uncertainty of Measurement.
• Inter Lab Comparisons and Validations.
• Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
  
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma: Biomedical Technology/Bachelor of Health Science: National Laboratory Science/NQF level6 or 7

Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Technologist in Clinical Pathology

Experience

+Min 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.
• Communication skills (Verbal and written).
• Computer Literacy.
• Time Management and Evaluation skills.
  
  
  

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Teamwork skills and the ability to work in a demanding situation.
• Accuracy Detail-Orientation Flexibility.
• Problem-solving.
• Self-management.
• The capacity to manage personal and sensitive information.
  
  
  

Please note that all shortlisted applications are subject to verification checks.