Medical Technologist Medical Laboratory Scientist

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

Job summary

A health diagnostics company in Carletonville is seeking a Biomedical Technologist. The role includes ensuring compliance with laboratory safety measures and conducting tests in accordance with SOPs. Candidates must possess a relevant diploma, register with HPCSA, and have 0-5 years of experience. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential, as well as effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety measures.
• Perform preventive equipment maintenance.
• Record temperature readings and equipment maintenance.
• Verify test results accurately.
• Perform tests as per SOPs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Knowledge of laboratory techniques

Communication skills

Computer Literacy

Education

Diploma in Biomedical Technology or Bachelor of Health Science

Job description

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• 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 in 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 Non-Compliance (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.
• Complies with the standards of professional conduct established by the organization and the applicable professional body.
• Uncertainty of Measurement.
• Inter Lab Comparisons and Validations.
• Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
• Note: all shortlisted applications are subject to verification checks.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Diploma : Biomedical Technology / Bachelor of Health Science : National Laboratory Science / NQF level6 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.
• Accuracy Detail-Orientation Flexibility.
• Problem-solving.
• Self-management.
• The capacity to manage personal and sensitive information.

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