Medical Technician - Hillbrow, South Africa - AJ Personnel

AJ Personnel

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Hillbrow, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Main purpose of the job:

To perform onsite laboratory processes and ensure efficient workflow of the onsite laboratory

Location:

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Wits RHI - 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Research Centre

Johannesburg:

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On the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Floor

Key performance areas:

Perform and document all lab testing as per GCLP, SOPs, and Protocol requirements under the supervision of a Medical Technologist
Coordinate all daily lab activities to ensure work is completed within the required turnaround time (TAT)
Ship samples to outsourced laboratories
Follow up on DCF and Final reports within TAT
Distribute laboratory results to doctors/nurses/site coordinators effectively and timeously
Perform all inhouse storage using the LDMS system if required
Perform laboratory equipment maintenance, lab decontamination, and temperature surveillance in the onsite laboratory
Perform backup duties at other Wits RHI onsite labs when requested to do so
Perform troubleshooting activities as and when required and ensure communication with the lab manager/supervisor Medical Technologist
Ensure equipment maintenance is performed as per maintenance schedules and SOPs
Monitor and control stock levels and ensure sufficient stock is available such that lab activities are not adversely affected
Timeous and logical filing of all laboratory records
Demonstrate cost consciousness, and assist in meeting budgetary targets
Represent the onsite Laboratory in meetings as required by management
Communicate with the study team, suppliers, lab manager, or other stakeholders in a professional and effective manner
Comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in all lab duties, processes/activities
Verify the accuracy of data in source documentation and accuracy of transcription from source data to Case Report Forms (CRF) as needed
Ensure errors on source documents e.g., CRFs are corrected, initialed, and dated
Support the timely transmission/data faxing of relevant Case Report Forms following QC activity (as needed)
Ensure completion of corrective action of internal and external QC reports and monitoring reviews
Perform Quality control procedures as lab SOPS and LQMP
Effectively communicate/report all quality challenges to the lab manager
Identify and communicate trends in the quality of lab testing or control procedures
Attend to audit reports and effectively implement corrective action and future preventative measures
Assist with the development of new lab documents
Ensure lab documentation filing is up to date and auditready throughout the study
Prepare lab reports as requested e.g. monthly reports, lab closeout reports, audit closeout reports, etc.
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective selfmanagement
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
Effective time and leave management
Take ownership of driving your own career development by attending training and development sessions and relevant meetings
Maintain and update knowledge of developments in the field and expertise

Required minimum education and training:

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Technicians Certificate in Medical Technology

Required minimum work experience:

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Minimum 2 years experience as a Medical Technician post Certification

Professional body registration:

Health Professions Council of South Africa (Medical Technician)

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) courses, IATA training, Health and Safety training, First Aid training, knowledge of accreditation bodies e.g.

SANAS

Experience working in a diagnostic and research laboratory
Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, good administration skills including report writing
Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, good administration skills including report writing
Able to work independently within mínimal supervision and in a multidisciplinary team
Computer skills, working knowledge of LDMS/similar Laboratory information systems, and presentation skills would also be advantageous

TO APPLY:

Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.

- _AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant._

Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.

Please note:

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Our Client, WHC
RHI, maintains mandatory Covid19 requirements, and as such only Covid19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions
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