Medical Technologist

7 months ago

Polokwane, South Africa Isilumko Staffing Full time

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.

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