Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist

JDJ Diagnostics; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist to ensure compliance with health and safety measures while performing laboratory tests. This role involves preventive maintenance of equipment, verifying test results, and maintaining high standards of quality control. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in Biomedical Technology or a Bachelor of Health Science, along with registration with the HPCSA. Join a dynamic team where your analytical skills and attention to detail will contribute to impactful healthcare outcomes. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive environment focused on professional development.

Qualifications

• Registration with HPCSA as Medical Technologist in Clinical Pathology is required.
• 0-5 years of experience in a laboratory or medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety measures daily.
• Perform preventive maintenance and record temperature readings.
• Verify test results and manage quality controls.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Documentation Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Medical Technologies

Organizational Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Time Management

Education

Diploma in Biomedical Technology

Bachelor of Health Science

NQF level 6 or 7

Job description

Ensure compliance with health and safety measures at all times each day / month / year.

• Perform preventive equipment maintenance performed per schedule.
• Daily compliance record temperature readings and equipment maintenance in accordance with relevant SOPs ensuring documents are accessible and retrievable.
• Compliance with laboratory TAT and upholding the standard daily.
• Efficient stock control on bench receives samples and determines if the sample is acceptable to proceed with further analysis.
• Perform tests in accordance with SOPs.
• Verify test results.
• 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 NonCompliance (NC).
• Record Customer Complaints.
• Action Overdue and Pending List.
• Identify results that are outside expected findings or clinically established reference ranges and ensure as per SOP and report any abnormal results.
• Perform Data Checks as per SOP.
• Comply with the standards of professional conduct established by the organization and the applicable professional body.
• Uncertainty of Measurement.
• Inter Lab Comparisons and Validations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Diploma : Biomedical Technology / Bachelor of Health Science: National Laboratory Science / NQF level 6 or 7

Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Technologist in Clinical Pathology.

Experience:

Min 0-5 years experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS :

• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Broad knowledge of basic laboratory techniques.
• Previous experience in a laboratory or medical setting.
• Comfortable using medical technologies and laboratory equipment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to properly clean and maintain equipment.
• Willingness to work in a team.
• Communication skills (Verbal and written).
• Computer Literacy.
• Time Management and Evaluation skills.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES :

• Teamwork skills and the ability to work in a demanding situation.
• Problem-solving.
• Self-management.
• The capacity to manage personal and sensitive information.

Please note that all shortlisted applications are subject to verification checks.