Sessional Medical Technologist - Lab Analytics & Cost Control

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 376,000 - 514,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Assertiveness

Interpersonal skills

Financial matters

General management

Communication

Presentation

Analytical skills

Education

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

Job description

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.