- Ensure compliance with health and safety measures consistently.
- Perform preventive equipment maintenance as per the set schedule.
- Record temperature readings and equipment maintenance daily in accordance with relevant SOPs.
- Maintain compliance with in-lab Turnaround Time (TAT) and uphold standards daily.
- Efficient stock control on bench.
- Receive samples and determine their suitability for further analysis.
- Perform tests according to SOPs.
- Verify test results.
- Understand the physical and chemical principles of various analyses performed.
- Complete corrective action and troubleshooting logs for QC and equipment failures.
- Run Instrument Quality Controls (IQC) and External Quality Assurance (EQA).
- Record Non-Compliance (NC) incidents and customer complaints.
- Print and address Overdue and Pending Lists.
- Identify results outside expected findings or clinically established reference ranges.
- Report any abnormal results in accordance with SOP.
- Perform Data Checks as per SOP.
- Ensure uncertainty of measurement is considered.
- Conduct inter-lab comparisons and validations.
- Actively attend Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities.
- Deliver at least one CPD presentation per annum in the 2nd and 3rd year.
- National Diploma: Biomedical Technology/Bachelor of Health Science: Laboratory Science.
- HPCSA registration as a Medical Technologist in Microbiology/Clinical Pathology.
- Candidates with Microbiology will be given preference.
- 0-3 years of experience, including internship.
- Proficient in sampling and analysis of blood, tissue, and body fluid.
- Knowledge of specialized instrumentation usage.
- Familiarity with infection control and sterilization protocols.
- Accurate interpretation of results.
- Establish and monitor programs ensuring data accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot.
- Work independently and collaboratively.
- Effective communication skills (verbal, written & presentation).
- Computer literacy.
- Time management and evaluation skills.
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Description
Job Title: Medical Technologist - Laboratory Science
Main Purpose: Conduct and monitor a variety of diagnostic analyses on patient specimens to provide accurate laboratory test results, aiding in and confirming clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Operational Efficiency of Laboratory:
Quality Management System (QMS):
Assessments of Results/Special Stains/Interpretation of Results:
Teaching, Training & Development of Laboratory Staff:
Minimum Requirements & Key Competencies: