Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading laboratory services provider in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Medical Technologist to ensure compliance with health standards and perform laboratory tests according to SOPs. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Biomedical Technology or a related field, and possesses strong analytical skills. This role requires up to 5 years of relevant experience and registration with HPCSA. Work in a collaborative environment with ample opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 0 - 5 years of relevant experience in a laboratory or medical setting.
• Comfortable operating medical technologies and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to clean and maintain equipment properly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety measures.
• Perform preventive equipment maintenance as scheduled.
• Manage stock efficiently and receive samples for analysis.

Skills

Strong analytical and documentation skills

Broad knowledge of basic laboratory techniques

Comfortable operating medical technologies and laboratory equipment

Exceptional organizational skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in computer literacy

Good time management skills

Education

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

Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist in Clinical Pathology

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

• Perform preventive equipment maintenance as scheduled.
• Record temperature readings and equipment maintenance daily in accordance with relevant SOPs, ensuring documents are accessible and retrievable.
• Maintain compliance with laboratory Turnaround Time (TAT) and uphold daily standards.
• Manage stock efficiently on the bench, receive samples, and determine if samples are acceptable for further analysis.
• Perform tests according to SOPs.
• Verify test results.
• Understand the physical and chemical principles of various analyses performed.
• Complete corrective actions and troubleshooting logs for QC and equipment failures.
• Run Instrument Quality Controls (IQC) and External Quality Assessments (EQA).
• Record Non-Compliance (NC).
• Document Customer Complaints.
• Manage Action Overdue and Pending List.
• Identify results outside expected findings or reference ranges, and report any abnormal results as per SOP.
• Perform Data Checks following SOP guidelines.
• Adhere to professional conduct standards established by the organization and relevant professional bodies.
• Address Uncertainty of Measurement.
• Participate in Inter-Laboratory Comparisons and Validations.
• Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

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

Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist in Clinical Pathology

Experience

0 - 5 years of relevant experience

REQUIRED SKILLS :

Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Broad knowledge of basic laboratory techniques.

Previous experience in a laboratory or medical setting.

Comfortable operating medical technologies and laboratory equipment.

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to clean and maintain equipment properly.

Willingness to work collaboratively in a team.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency in computer literacy.

Good time management and evaluation skills.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES :

• Teamwork skills and ability to work under demanding conditions.
• Accuracy, detail orientation, and flexibility.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Self-management skills.
• Capacity to handle personal and sensitive information responsibly.

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