Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist

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

Job summary

A healthcare diagnostics company is seeking a Medical Technologist for their Mthatha location. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety measures, performing equipment maintenance, and conducting laboratory tests. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Biomedical Technology or a Bachelor of Health Science, experience in medical settings, and strong analytical skills. This role is a full-time position offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or medical setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques is necessary.
• Comfortable using medical technologies and laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety measures.
• Perform preventive equipment maintenance as per schedule.
• Verify test results and record Non-Compliance (NC).
• Conduct tests in line with SOPs.

Skills

Strong analytical and documentation skills

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Problem-solving

Time management and evaluation skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Diploma: Biomedical Technology / Bachelor of Health Science

Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Technologist in Clinical Pathology

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

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: Minimum 0 – 5 years.
• 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.
• 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.

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1