Medical Laboratory Technician

4 weeks ago

Klerksdorp, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

**Main purpose of the job**:

- To analyze, interpret, and produce patient results on blood, urine, and CSF (cerebral spinal fluid) specimens and oral and nasal biopsies
- To process, ship, and store specimens per protocol

**Location**:

- **PHRU - Tshepong Hospital, Matlosana, Klerksdorp**

**Key performance areas**:

- Processing PBMCs from whole-blood
- Centrifuging or sample preparation with appropriate reagents
- Storage of samples according to study protocols
- Decontamination of all work surfaces/benchtops
- Shipment of samples at appropriate conditions to different sites
- Communicate routinely with the study coordinator and principal investigator
- Receive labeled and captured samples from the Data Capturer
- Check and verify that details on tubes and labels correspond
- Check the suitability of samples to be analyzed - no clots, not haemolysed, biopsies of sufficient size for downstream processing of biopsy explants as per the SOPs
- Check the tests required and log them on the worksheet
- Perform instrument and manual tests
- Read slides under a microscope and comment (on morphology)
- Analyse and interpret the results
- Re-run tests as and when required
- Follow up on incomplete tests and ensure completion thereof
- Capture manual test results on laboratory information system (DISA)
- Print the test results and correlate data with the DISA system
- Initial print out and file it according to SOP
- Contact relevant Clinicians (by telephone) if abnormal and CSF results have been produced
- Record that feedback was given to relevant Clinicians/client
- Store specimens in fridge/freezer as per laboratory procedures (i.e. 7 days)
- Centrifuging or preparing specimens with various reagents when necessary
- Record the temperature of rooms and fridges with corrective action as applicable
- Maintenance of all equipment used e.g. ensuring calibrations are up to date
- Working according to the study protocol
- Communicate routinely with the study coordinator, Principal Investigator, and study team
- Perform internal and external quality control
- Perform maintenance on instruments by inspecting equipment according to schedule
- Check the expiry dates of reagents
- Troubleshoot errors and contact Instrument Technicians or suppliers of equipment to repair if necessary
- Resolve any quality-related problems and/or report it to management
- Monitor the quality of specimens received
- Provide training to site staff if specimen quality is poor
- Monitor and control stock levels and advise if goods have to be ordered
- Monitor and control workflows and turnaround times
- Perform relevant administration i.e. filing, copying, faxing, etc.
- Report any quality control issues to laboratory management
- Print outstanding lists at the end of the shift to ensure that all tests have been performed and resulted - hand over
- Demonstrate cost consciousness and assist in meeting budgetary targets
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
- 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
- Take ownership of driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities

**Required minimum education and training**:

- **A National Diploma in Biomedical Technology or a BSc in Medical Sciences (advantageous)**

**Required minimum work experience**:

- **At least 2 years experience of working in a medical/clinical laboratory**:

- **Research experience advantageous**

**Professional body registration**:

- Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Technician, Independent practice

**Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities**:

- IATA trained
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification
- Certification in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and basic health and safety
- Exceptional organizational and administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and laboratory systems (DISA, Meditech)
- Exposure to hazardous and infectious samples
- Work in a pressurized environment in meeting turnaround times in high volumes
- Communicate effectively with all laboratory staff. Liaise and maintain effective working relationships with external laboratories, Nurses, Clinicians, Couriers, Medical Representatives, equipment suppliers and Technicians

**TO APPLY**:

- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
- Note WHC, in accordance with their 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 subseq

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