Medical Technologist

at Lancet Laboratories (Pty) LTD
Location Johannesburg, South Africa
Date Posted March 30, 2021
Category Health Care / Medical
Job Type Full-time
Currency ZAR

Description

Performs and analyses laboratory samples in order to provide results for medical practitioners to diagnose, treat and prevent disease

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Performs diagnostic testing procedures, reviews and verifies results and interacts with pathologists on technical matters to provide relevant data that may pertain to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
  • Operates, maintains and calibrates the equipment used in the laboratory to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate result. This includes recording instrument maintenance and quality control results as well as recognizing and resolving problems, troubleshooting and functioning equipment and taking corrective action.
  • Implements sound housekeeping procedures and work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with safety protocols.  This includes the on-going maintenance of quality control standards, adherence to infenction control measures, correct disposal of bio-hazardous waste and participation (as per delegated responsibilities) in the preparation process for internal and external audits.
  • Reports incidents, including instrument failures, problem solutions and reads documents and actions tasks on the laboratory info management system in compliance with relevant organisational policy.
  • Attends training and seminars and participates in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to continuously update knowledge and skills as well as comply with professional registration requirements.  This includes ensuring the availibity of up to date records that can be presented immediately on request thereof.
  • Performing on site training of the laboratory staff, interns, students, medical colleagues and associated health workers in the laboratory techniques, processes and systems, if assigned by laboratory manager and deemed competent.
  • Adheres to professional conduct requirements in line with organisational policy and relevant professional body ethical standards.
  • Represents the organisation by applying the principles of customer care in the medical pathology field and interacts professionally ethically with patients, clients, doctors and other hospital staff.

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • Grade 12
  • National diploma in Biomedical Technology
  • Registration in releveant discipline with HPCSA (clinical pathology)
  • 2 - 3 years relevant working experience

Package & Remuneration

  • Negotiable
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