Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist

JDJ Diagnostics; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A diagnostics laboratory is seeking a Medical Technologist to ensure compliance with health and safety measures while maintaining quality control in laboratory testing. Candidates should have a diploma in Biomedical Technology or a related field and registration with the HPCSA. This full-time role is ideal for individuals with 0-5 years of experience in a lab environment. Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Technologist in Clinical Pathology.
• Minimum 0 – 5 years of experience in a laboratory or medical setting.
• Comfortable using medical technologies and laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive equipment maintenance per schedule.
• Record temperature readings and equipment maintenance as per SOP.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory TAT and standards.
• Verify test results and manage non-compliance records.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Accuracy

Education

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

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