Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist

JDJ Diagnostics; Port Shepstone; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Medical Technologist to manage laboratory tests and compliance. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant diploma and registration with the HPCSA, possessing strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills. This position requires attention to detail and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience in a laboratory or medical setting.
• Registration with HPCSA as Medical Technologist in Clinical Pathology.
• Comfortable using medical technologies and laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety measures.
• Perform preventive equipment maintenance and tests as per SOPs.
• Verify and record test results, addressing any abnormalities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Knowledge of laboratory techniques

Communication skills

Time Management

Education

Diploma in Biomedical Technology or Bachelor of Health Science

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.