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:

• 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.

Quality Management System (QMS):

• 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.

Assessments of Results/Special Stains/Interpretation of Results:

• 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.

Teaching, Training & Development of Laboratory Staff:

• Actively attend Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities.
• Deliver at least one CPD presentation per annum in the 2nd and 3rd year.

Minimum Requirements & Key Competencies:

• 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.