Medical TechnologistLaboratory Scientist Microbiology

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

Job summary

A healthcare diagnostics company located in Durban is looking for a Medical Technologist/Laboratory Scientist for a full-time role. The position requires HPCSA qualification in Clinical Pathology/Microbiology and relevant laboratory experience (1-5 years). Responsibilities include ensuring timely diagnostic testing, managing stock levels, and interacting with pathologists. Applicants with leadership skills and experience in microscopies and VITEK analyzer held advantageous.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years experience in a Pathology Laboratory.
• Proficient in performing Microscopies.

Responsibilities

• Meet Test Turn Around Times within targeted timeframes.
• Accurate processing of patient samples.
• Actively manage stock levels.

Skills

Microbiology

Leadership

Team Management

Education

HPCSA Qualified in Clinical Pathology / Microbiology

Tools

VITEK analyzer

Job description

This is a FTC on-site role for a Medical Technologist / Laboratory Scientist with extensive experience in Microbiology. Persons wishing to work part time and who have the appropriate experience and qualifications are welcome to apply.

Minimum Requirements

• HPCSA Qualified in Clinical Pathology / Microbiology.
• 1-5 years experience in a Pathology Laboratory.
• Excellent leadership and team management.
• Proficient on performing Microscopys
• Proficient on working with the VITEK analyzer

Key Accountabilities

1. Meet Test Turn Around Times Within Targeted Timeframes and Standards
   • Develop and implement systems to meet 95% of TAT performance.
2. Accurate Processing of Patient Samples
   • Performs diagnostic testing procedures reviews and verifies results and interacts with pathologists on technical matters to provide all relevant data that may pertain to the prevention diagnosis or treatment of diseases.
3. Actively Manages Stock Levels Within Agreed Parameters and Safety Stock Levels
   • Records of stock control to present consumption.

Key Skills

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

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1