Medical Technologist -Inkosi Albert

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Overview This role is for a Medical Technologist based at Inkosi Albert, working for the National Health Laboratory Services. The National Health Laboratory Service is described as a consumer services company located at 1 Modderfontein Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. This is a full-time position located in KwaZulu-Natal, falling under the Medical/Healthcare and Science job fields. The main purpose of the role is to conduct and monitor diagnostic analyses of patient specimens to provide accurate laboratory test results for clinical diagnosis and treatment. The original posting indicated two methods for application: either by email to [email protected] or by visiting the National Health Laboratory Services website at www.nhls.ac.za. What you will do The primary responsibilities involve conducting and monitoring diagnostic analyses of patient specimens. Key job responsibilities span several areas: * **Operational efficiency of laboratory:** Ensuring continuous compliance with health and safety measures, performing preventive equipment maintenance as per schedule, daily recording of temperature readings and equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with in-lab Turnaround Time (TAT), maintaining efficient stock control on the bench, receiving and determining the acceptability of samples, performing tests according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and verifying test results. * **QMS (Quality Management System):** Understanding the physical and chemical principles of analyses, completing corrective action and troubleshooting logs for Quality Control (QC) and equipment failures, running Instrument Quality Controls (IQC) and External Quality Assurance (EQA), recording Non-Compliance (NC) and Customer Complaints, and printing and actioning Overdue and Pending Lists. * **Assessments of results/Special stains/Interpretation of results:** Identifying results outside expected findings or clinically established reference ranges, ensuring adherence to SOPs and reporting abnormal results, performing Data Checks as per SOP, considering uncertainty of measurement, and conducting inter-lab comparisons and validations. * **Teaching, Training & Development of Laboratory staff:** Actively attending Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, and delivering one CPD presentation per annum during the second and third year in the role. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Education:** National Diploma: Biomedical Technology / Bachelor of Health Science: Laboratory Science / NQF level 6 or 7. * **Registration:** Registration with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) as a Medical Technologist in Clinical Pathology. * **Experience:** 0-3 years’ experience. * **Skills & Knowledge:** * Perform sampling and analysis of blood, tissue and body fluids. * Preparation of samples for examination. * Knowledge of the usage of specialised instrumentation. * Knowledge of infection control and sterilisation protocols. * Accurate interpretation of results. * Establish and monitor programmes that data accuracy. * Accuracy and organisational skills. * Attention to detail, striving for an error-free standard. * Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively. * Communication skills (verbal, written & presentation). * Computer Literacy. * Time Management and evaluation skills. Who should apply Candidates should be qualified Medical Technologists registered with the HPCSA in Clinical Pathology, holding either a National Diploma in Biomedical Technology or a Bachelor of Health Science in Laboratory Science (NQF level 6 or 7), with 0-3 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will be proficient in diagnostic analysis of patient specimens, committed to operational efficiency and quality management, skilled in interpreting results and troubleshooting, and possess strong attention to detail, communication, and organisational abilities. They should also be capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with a willingness to contribute to staff development. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/medical-technologist-inkosi-albert-national-health-laboratory-services Source: myjobmag

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