MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (FIXED TERM CONTRACT – 03 MONTHS)

National Health Laboratory Service; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health laboratory service in Polokwane is seeking a Medical Technologist for a fixed-term contract of 3 months. The role involves conducting diagnostic analyses, ensuring compliance with health and safety measures, and requires a National Diploma in Biomedical Technology or a Bachelor of Health Science in Laboratory Science, along with HPCSA registration. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years’ experience including internship.
• Perform sampling and analysis of blood, tissue and body fluid.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic analysis of patient’s specimens.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety measures at all times.
• Perform preventive equipment maintenance as per set schedule.

Skills

Accurate interpretation of results

Attention to detail strive for an error free standard

Communication Skills (Verbal, written & presentation)

Time management and evaluation Skills

Education

National Diploma: Biomedical Technology / Bachelor of Health Science: Laboratory Science

HPCSA registration as a Medical Technologist in Histology

Job description

BUSINESS UNIT: CAPRICORN

DISCIPLINE: HISTOLOGY

LOCATION: POLOKWANE LABORATRORY

POSITION: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (FIXED TERM CONTRACT – 03 MONTHS) RE-ADVERTISEMENT

PAY GRADE: MT1 (LEVEL 1)

REFERENCE NUMBER: LIMP04-CAP 1025-001-01 (61002.012.8014)

Main Purpose of the Job

Conducts and monitors a variety of diagnostic analysis of patient’s specimens to provide accurate laboratory test results to aid in and confirm clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Operational efficiency of laboratory
• Ensure compliance with health and safety measures at all times – each day/month/year
• Perform preventive equipment maintenance performed as per set schedule
• Daily compliance – Record temperature readings and equipment maintenance in accordance with relevant SOPs ensuring documents are accessible and retrievable
• Compliance with in-lab TAT and upholding the standard each day
• Efficient stock control on bench
• Receive samples and determine if sample is acceptable to proceed with further analysis
• Perform tests in accordance with SOPs
• Verify test results

QMS

• 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
• Print and action Overdue and Pending List

Assessments of results/Special stains/Interpretation of results

• Identify results that are outside expected finding or clinically established reference ranges and ensure as per SOP and report any abnormal results
• Perform Data Checks as per SOP
• Uncertainty of measurement
• Inter-lab comparisons and validations

Teaching, Training & Dev of Laboratory staff

Attend actively CPD activities – 1x CPD presentation per annum in the 2nd and 3rd year.

Minimum requirements & key competency

• National Diploma: Biomedical Technology / Bachelor of Health Science: Laboratory Science
• HPCSA registration as a Medical Technologist in Histology
• 0-3 years’ experience including internship
• Perform sampling and analysis of blood, tissue and body fluid
• Preparation of samples for examination
• Knowledge for the usage of specialized instrumentation
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols
• Accurate interpretation of results
• Establish and monitor programmes that ensure data accuracy
• Accuracy and organizational skills
• Attention to detail strive for an error free standard
• Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Communication Skills (Verbal, written & presentation)
• Computer Literacy
• Time management and evaluation Skills

Interested candidates should forward an application to [e-mail]

Enquiries may be directed to Jeaneth Masibigiri @ Tel: [phone]

Please indicate the reference number of the post, submit a Comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications and ID

Reference, ITC and Criminal checks will be conducted

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES READILY AVAILABLE TO ASSUME DUTIES