Medical Technologist

Baptist Health Arkansas; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South Africa is seeking a Medical Technologist to conduct tests, prepare samples, and provide accurate analyses for disease diagnosis and treatment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, possess registry eligibility, and demonstrate strong multitasking and communication skills. This role requires quick decision making and may include filling in for off shifts as needed. Join a dynamic healthcare team to make impactful decisions in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registry for Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or equivalent) preferred.
• Must possess language, math and reasoning skills.
• Training in at least two rotations within the first six months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical laboratory tests and analyses.
• Prepare samples for examination and interpret results.
• Fill in for off shifts as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Quick decision making

Good judgement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics or Biology

Job description

Overview

Working Hours : 09 : 30a-7 : 30p Tuesday-Friday.

On occasion this position will fill in for off shifts as needed.

Summary

Medical Technologists provide information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses with little or no supervision.

The Medical Technologist's job includes preparing the samples for examination, using automated equipment and specialized instrumentation, performing numerous complicated tests simultaneously and accurately interpreting the results in a timely manner in order to enable the clinician to utilize the data when making treatment decisions.

The job requires multitasking and quick decision making skills.

Position requires good judgement and performance under pressure.

May be called upon to be Tech in Charge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics or Biology will be considered and are at the discretion of the hiring manager at the time of application or promotion.
• Registry for Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or equivalent) preferred, must be registry eligible.
• Possess language, math and reasoning skills which allow for the analysis, interpretation and valid conclusion to be made during data collection and during mechanical or scientific procedures.
• Must possess good communication skills with the public and other hospital staff.
• Training in at least two rotations within the first six months of employment as required per hospital.
• Possesses the desired attitude and knowledge for other duties as assigned.

This job will be authorized hours bi-weekly.

Today, Baptist Health is Arkansas's most comprehensive healthcare organization with more than points of access that include 11 hospitals, urgent care centers, a senior living community, and over primary and specialty care clinics in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.

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