Medical Technologist (Clinical Pathology - WITS RHI)

AJ Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Personnel is seeking a Medical Technologist to oversee laboratory processes and ensure efficient workflow at a prominent research site in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a wide range of laboratory tasks including daily coordination, quality control, and communication with healthcare professionals, requiring a National Diploma or BSc in relevant fields and minimum two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Medical Technologist.
• Professional body registration with HPCSA required.
• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) training desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all daily lab activities to meet turnaround times.
• Communicate lab results effectively to healthcare team.
• Perform quality control procedures and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good administration skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

National Diploma in Biomedical Technology

BSc Degree in Medical Sciences

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

To perform on-site laboratory processes and ensure efficient workflow of the onsite laboratory

Location :

7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Wits RHI Research Centre Clinical Research Site (CRS)

Key performance areas :

Co-ordinate all daily lab activities to ensure work is completed within turnaround time

Ship samples to outsourced laboratories

Follow up on DCF and final reports within TAT

Communicate laboratory results to doctors / nurses / site coordinators effectively and timeously

Provide technical input on laboratory results (within scope of practice)

Perform laboratory equipment maintenance

Lab decontamination and temperature surveillance in the onsite laboratory

Perform backup duties at other Wits RHI on-site labs when requested to do so

Perform troubleshooting activities as and when required and ensure communication to the Lab Manager

Perform duties per study Delegation of Authority Logs

Ensure equipment maintenance is performed as per maintenance schedules and SOPs

Monitor and control stock levels and ensure sufficient stock is available such that lab activities are not adversely affected

Timeous and logical filing of all laboratory records

Demonstrate cost consciousness and assists in meeting budgetary targets

Represent the on-site laboratory in meetings as required by management

Communicate with study team, suppliers, Lab Manager or other stakeholders in a professional and effective manner

Comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in all lab duties, processes / activities

Verify accuracy of data source documentation and accuracy of transcription from source data to Case Reports Forms (CRF) as needed

Ensure errors on source documents e.g. CRFs are corrected, initialled and dated

Support the timely transmission / data faxing or relevant Case Report Forms following QC activity (as needed)

Ensure completion of corrective action of internal and external QC reports and monitoring reviews

Perform quality control procedures as Lab SOPS and LQMP

Effectively communicate / report all quality challenges to the Lab Manager

Ensure conformance to the External Quality Assurance program

Identify and communicate trends in quality of lab testing or control procedures

Assist with staff training (and retraining) where error trends are identified

Attend to audit reports and effectively implement corrective action and future preventative measures

Identify and develop new SOPs for new studies according to study protocols as per lab manager / project manager request

Review SOPs as required and ensure SOP file is updated

Ensure lab documentation filing is up to date and audit ready throughout the study

Prepare lab reports as requested e.g., monthly report, lab close out report, audit close out reports etc

Required minimum education and training :

National Diploma in Biomedical Technology or a BSc Degree in Medical Sciences

Professional body registration :

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Required minimum work experience :

Minimum 2 years experience as a Medical Technologist (1 year would have been as a Student Medical Technologist before board room is written and passed)

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities :

Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) courses, lATA training, Health and Safety training, First Aid training, knowledge of accreditation bodies e.g., SANAS

Experience working in a diagnostic and research laboratory

Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, good administration skills including report writing

Able to work independently within minimal supervision and in a multidisciplinary team

Computer skills, working knowledge of LDMS / similar laboratory information systems, presentation skills would also be advantageous

Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management

Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained

Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback

Effective time and leave management

Take ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant meetings

Maintain and update knowledge of developments in field and expertise

TO APPLY : Only if you meet

the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV

Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions

This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL

However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market

Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.

Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates

Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful

Note : No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note :

WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto

AJ Personnel is

only responsible for advertising and the response handling

on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

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