Medical Laboratory Technician

Main purpose of the job:To analyse, interpret and produce patient results on blood, urine, and CSF (cerebral spinal fluid) specimens and oral and nasal biopsiesTo process, ship and store specimens per protocolLocation:Edendale Lay Ecumencial Center Clinic, Edendale, PietermaritzburgKey performance areas: Receive labelled and captured samples from Data CapturerCheck and verify that details on tubes and labels correspondCheck suitability of samples to be analysed - no clots, not haemolysed, biopsies of sufficient sizeCheck the tests required and log it on the worksheetPerform instrument and manual testsFacilitate instrument calibrationAnalyse and interpret the results as and when requiredRe-run tests as and when requiredFollow up on incomplete tests and ensure completion thereofCapture manual test results on laboratory information systemPrint the test results and correlate data systemsInitial print out and file it according to SOPContact relevant Clinicians and/or Nurses if abnormal results have been producedRecord that feedback was given to relevant Clinicians/ NursesStore specimens in fridge/freezer as per laboratory proceduresCentrifuging or preparing specimens with various reagents when necessaryRecord temperature of rooms and fridges with corrective action as applicableMaintenance of all equipment used e.g. ensuring calibrations up to dateDecontamination of all work surfaces/bench topsMaintain and evaluate all specimen logsWorking according to the study protocolCommunicate routinely with the study coordinator, Principal Investigator, and study teamPerform internal and external quality controlPerform maintenance on instruments by inspecting equipment according to scheduleCheck expiry dates of reagentsTroubleshoot error and contact Instrument Technicians or suppliers of equipment to repair if necessaryResolve any quality related problems and/or report it to managementMonitor quality of specimens receivedProvide training to site staff if specimen quality is poorMonitor and control stock levels and advise if goods have to be orderedMonitor and control workflows and turnaround timesConduct QA/QC processesCreate and maintain SOPsTake ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-managementFacilitate sample shipmentFacilitate stock receipts, stock transfers and general stock managementFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintainedMaintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedbackTake ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activitiesRequired minimum education and training: National Diploma in Medical Technology (3 years) or Bachelors Degree in Laboratory SciencesRequired minimum work experience: 12 years experience working in a medical, research, or clinical laboratory setting Experience with routine laboratory processes (e.g., sample handling, processing, storage, equipment use)Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:Certification in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and basic health and safety Attendance of CEU coursesOrdered, systematic and analyticalExceptional organisational and administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Laboratory systems (DISA, Meditech)Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlinesAssertive and confidentSelf-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamTO APPLY:Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CVPlease Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditionsThis will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNELHowever, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job marketPlease take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective positionWits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidatesCandidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessfulClosing date: 05 December 2025Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing datePlease note:WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments theretoAJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health ConsortiumAJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position