Medical Technologist

JDJ Diagnostics; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare diagnostics company in Durban is looking for a Medical Technologist/Laboratory Scientist with extensive Microbiology experience for a maternity contract. This on-site role requires HPCSA qualification and 1-5 years of experience in a Pathology Laboratory. The candidate should demonstrate excellent leadership skills and proficiency in diagnostic testing, including microscopy and the VITEK analyzer. The position focuses on meeting test turn around times and accurate patient sample processing.

Qualifications

• HPCSA qualification in Clinical Pathology/Microbiology required.
• 1-5 years of experience in a Pathology Laboratory is necessary.
• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Meet test turn around times within targeted timeframes.
• Accurate processing of patient samples through diagnostic testing.
• Manage stock levels within agreed parameters.

Skills

Leadership

Microscopy proficiency

VITEK analyzer experience

Education

HPCSA Qualified in Clinical Pathology/Microbiology

Job description

Medical Technologist/Laboratory Scientist Microbiology (Maternity Contract)

Job Openings Medical Technologist/Laboratory Scientist Microbiology (Maternity Contract)

About the job Medical Technologist/Laboratory Scientist Microbiology (Maternity Contract)

This is a FTC on-site role for a Medical Technologist/Laboratory Scientist with extensive experience in Microbiology. Persons wishing to work part time and who have the appropriate experience and qualifications are welcome to apply.

• HPCSA Qualified in Clinical Pathology/Microbiology.
• 1-5 years experience in a Pathology Laboratory.
• Excellent leadership and team management.
• Proficient on performing Microscopy's
• Proficient on working with the VITEK analyzer

Key Accountabilities

1. Meet Test Turn Around Times Within Targeted Timeframes and Standards

- Develop and implement systems to meet 95% of TAT performance.

2. Accurate Processing of Patient Samples

- Performs diagnostic testing procedures, reviews and verifies results and interacts with pathologists on technical matters to provide all relevant data that may pertain to the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of diseases.

3. Actively Manages Stock Levels Within Agreed Parameters and Safety Stock Levels

- Records of stock control to present consumption.