Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist

JDJ Diagnostics; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical laboratory is seeking a Medical Technologist to ensure compliance with health and safety measures, perform equipment maintenance, and verify test results. The ideal candidate holds a Diploma in Biomedical Technology or related field and has 0-5 years of experience in a medical setting. Strong analytical skills, teamwork, and communication are essential. This is a full-time position located in Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety measures.
• Perform preventive equipment maintenance.
• Record temperature readings as per SOPs.
• Verify test results according to protocols.
• Complete corrective action logs for QC failures.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Documentation skills

Broad knowledge of laboratory techniques

Comfortable using medical technologies

Exceptional organizational skills

Ability to maintain equipment

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Computer Literacy

Time Management skills

Education

Diploma in Biomedical Technology

Bachelor of Health Science

Registration with the HPCSA

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

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 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.

Key Skills

• Animal Care
• ABAP
• Administrative
• BI
• Inventory
• Brokerage

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1