Medical Technologist - Durban, South Africa - Mednurse

Description

Our client is seeking an HPCSA registered Medical Technologist (Clinical Pathology), who will be responsible for analysis of biological samples to obtain accurate results which aid clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of clinical conditions. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor sample collection and suitability for accurate analysis and results
• Perform diagnostic testing procedures on various discipline platforms as well as reviewing and verifying clinical results
• Consult with pathologists on relevant/applicable technical matters pertaining to patient results
• Communicate critical and abnormal results to clients
• Use of laboratory and point-of-care equipment, including but not limited to operation, maintenance, calibration, quality control, proficiency testing, and applicable troubleshooting to ensure accurate results
• Ensure evidence of all processes is available through accurate documentation
• Perform stock management procedures including record keeping, ordering, receiving, labelling, storage, usage of reagents and consumables
• Ensure legislative and company specific Health and Safety standards are followed and adhered to, including, but not limited to good housekeeping practices, infection control measures, correct waste disposal practices and the handling of biological or chemical spills
• Follow organisational policies and procedures to maintain compliance to set standards service level agreements
• Participation in all internal audits and external accreditation assessments
• Report relevant incidents across disciplines impacting effective company operations to relevant line manager
• Solve relevant operational problems and action accordingly

Requirements

• Relevant qualification as Medical Technologist (Clinical Pathology) ESSENTIAL
• Registration as Medical Technologist (Clinical Pathology) with HPCSA
• Minimum 2 years relevant laboratory experience
• Relevant Medical Technology knowledge gained from Educational Institutions
• Practical experience obtained including knowledge on Good Laboratory Practices / Ethical Standards
• Relevant organisational Standard Operating Procedures and working instructions for policies and procedures
• Basic Health and Safety practices / requirements