Medical Technician

Universal Pathology Laboratory; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical laboratory in Gauteng is seeking a registered Clinpath Medical Technician to perform laboratory analyses ensuring quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, be able to work independently on night shifts as well as weekends, and possess strong skills in teamwork and problem-solving. This position is full-time and requires adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with HPCSA as a Clinpath Medical Technician.
• Minimum 2 years Clinpath Experience required.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze laboratory samples to provide results.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety protocols.
• Assist laboratory manager in ensuring a safe working environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Problem solving

Planning and organizing

Education

Registration in relevant discipline with HPCSA

Job description

Job Summary

Must be registered with HPCSA as a Clinpath Medical Technician to perform and analyze laboratory samples in order to provide results with efficient TAT and Acceptable Quality.

Minimum Criteria Required

Registration in relevant discipline with HPCSA (Clinical Pathology).

Experience

• Min 2 years Clinpath Experience
• Able to work independently night shift, weekends and public holidays

Relevant Job Knowledge

• Accreditation requirement – SANAS ISO

Key Performance Areas

• Laboratory information systems
• Laboratory standards operating procedures and processes
• Ensures the implementation of service levels and quality standards in accordance with standard operating procedures and service level agreements.
• Working under Supervision of a Pathologist / Medical Technologist, performs diagnostic testing procedures on instrumentation.
• Work overtime planned or unplanned as per operational requirements including weekends and public holiday if needed.
• Assists the laboratory manager to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with relevant legislation and all safety protocols.
• On-going maintenance of quality control standards, adherence to infection control measures, correct disposal of bio-hazardous waste and project management (as per delegated responsibilities) of the preparation process for internal and external quality control audits.
• Assists the laboratory manager to ensure that incidents and instrument failures are reported by laboratory staff, thereby ensuring compliance with relevant organisational policy and laboratory standard operating procedures.
• Adheres to professional conduct requirements in line with organisational policy and relevant professional body ethical standards.

Petencies

• Ability to work in a pressured environment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Accuracy
• Attention to Detail
• Hand-eye coordination
• Planning and organizing
• Problem solving
• Rule orientation
• Follow up of Incompletes
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Other Requirements

• Must have own transport

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: In person