Medical Technologist/Laboratory Scientist Microbiology (Maternity Contract)

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

Job summary

A healthcare diagnostics company in Durban is seeking a Medical Technologist/Laboratory Scientist to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting test turnaround times, accurately processing patient samples, and managing stock levels. Candidates must be HPCSA qualified in Clinical Pathology/Microbiology and have 1-5 years of experience in a pathology laboratory. Part-time applicants with appropriate qualifications are welcome.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years experience in a Pathology Laboratory.
• Proficient in performing diagnostic testing procedures.
• Experience interacting with pathologists on technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Meet Test Turn Around Times within targeted timeframes.
• Accurate processing of patient samples.
• Manage stock levels within agreed parameters.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Microscopy

VITEK analyzer proficiency

Education

HPCSA Qualified in Clinical Pathology/Microbiology

Job description

Overview

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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. 1. Meet Test Turn Around Times Within Targeted Timeframes and Standards
   • Develop and implement systems to meet 95% of TAT performance.
2. 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. 3. Actively Manages Stock Levels Within Agreed Parameters and Safety Stock Levels
   • Records of stock control to present consumption.