Medical Laboratory Specialist

4 days ago


Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa JDJ Diagnostics Full time

At JDJ Diagnostics, we are seeking a highly skilled Medical Laboratory Specialist to join our clinical pathology team. As a key member of our laboratory staff, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality patient care through accurate and timely test results.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced medical technologist to contribute to the delivery of exceptional diagnostic services. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a range of laboratory tests and procedures, including blood banking, hematology, coagulation, and molecular diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and guidelines at all times;
  • Perform preventive equipment maintenance as scheduled;
  • Record temperature readings and equipment maintenance in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs);
  • Maintain daily compliance with laboratory turnaround times (TAT) and uphold standards;
  • Efficiently manage stock control on bench receives samples and determine their acceptability for further analysis;
  • Perform tests in accordance with SOPs and verify results;
  • Understand the physical and chemical principles of various analyses performed;
  • Complete corrective action and troubleshooting logs for quality control (QC) and equipment failures;
  • Run Instrument Quality Controls (IQC) and External Quality Assurance (EQA);
  • Record Non-Compliance (NC) and Customer Complaints;
  • Action Overdue and Pending List;
  • Identify results outside expected findings or clinically established reference ranges and report any abnormal results according to SOPs;
  • Perform Data Checks as per SOP;
  • Comply with professional conduct standards established by the organization and applicable professional bodies.
Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have a Diploma in Biomedical Technology or Bachelor of Health Science in National Laboratory Science, as well as registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Technologist in Clinical Pathology.

We require a minimum of 0-5 years' experience in a laboratory or medical setting, with strong analytical and documentation skills. You should also possess broad knowledge of basic laboratory techniques, previous experience working with medical technologies and lab equipment, and excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

In addition, you should be comfortable working in a team environment, have effective communication skills, and be willing to participate in continuing professional development (CPD) activities.

Please note that all shortlisted applications will be subject to verification checks.



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