SESSIONAL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; Vor Ort; ZAR 376.000 - 514.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Gauteng Provincial Government’s Department of Health invites applications for Medical Technologists at Grade 1–3. The role requires a National Senior Certificate/Matric, plus National Diploma in Medical Technology or a Degree in Biotechnology enabling HPCSA registration.

Grade 1 needs no post-registration experience; Grade 2 requires 10 years; Grade 3 requires 20 years post-registration with HPCSA. Duties include cost containment, invoicing, reporting, LIS updates, and staff training.

Qualifikationen

• Must have National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 plus National Diploma in Medical Technology or a Degree in Biotechnology or equivalent qualification for HPCSA registration.
• Grade 1: no post-registration experience; Grade 2: 10 years; Grade 3: 20 years post-registration with HPCSA as Medical Technologist.
• 3–6 years post-qualification experience in diagnostic laboratory processes.

Aufgaben

• Assist in reducing laboratory and SANBS expenditure and improve efficiency.
• Screen laboratory, blood, and blood products to minimise inefficiencies.
• Align NHLS and SANBS accounts to facility cost centres.
• Monthly verification of NHLS and SANBS invoices.
• Provide hospital management with monthly trend analysis reports on laboratory, blood, and blood product usage.
• Intercept tests when data on request forms is insufficient.
• Upload clinician details onto NHLS Laboratory information system.
• Arrange training on laboratory and SANBS related matters.
• Ensure POCT availability in the hospital.
• Compile and report monthly electronic gatekeeping (EGK) savings.

Kenntnisse

Assertiveness

Interpersonal skills

Financial matters

General management

Communication

Presentation

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 plus National Diploma in Medical Technology or Degree in Biotechnology or equivalent qualification for HPCSA registration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

• Package : Grade 1 R273.00 per hour; Grade 2 R273.00.00 per hour; Grade 3 R373.00.00 per hour

Requirements :

• National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 plus National Diploma in Medical Technology /Degree in Biotechnology or equivalent Qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist. Grade 1: no experience after registration, Grade 2: 10 years’ experience after registration and Grade 3: 20 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Technologist. Three (3) to Six (6) years post qualification and experience in diagnostic Laboratory processes and procedure. Assertiveness, good interpersonal skill. Basic understanding of financial matters. General Management, communication, presentation, analytical and computer skills. Ability to generate Reports in excel.

Duties :

• Assist in reducing laboratory and SANBS expenditure. Screening of laboratory, blood, and blood products requested to minimise inefficiencies. Assist in aligning NHLS and SANBS accounts to the facility units/wards cost centres. Monthly verification of both NHLS and SANBS invoices. Provide hospital management with monthly trend analysis reports on laboratory, blood, and blood product usage. Intercept test where insufficient data has been supplied on the request forms. Facilitate regular uploading clinician’s details onto NHLS Laboratory information system. Arrange training on laboratory and SANBS -related matters. Ensure the availability of POCT in the Hospital. Compiling and reporting monthly electronic gatekeeping (EGK) savings.

Criteria Questions

Do you have National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 plus National Diploma in Medical Technology /Degree in Biotechnology or equivalent Qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist?

Do you have a current registration with the Health Professional council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent practitioner in Medical technologist for 2026/2027?

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 28-10-2026