Medical Technologist (2 Year Contract) Wits CLS

Main purpose of the job:

• To analyze, interpret and produce participant results from human specimens and to implement and maintain the quality management system for the laboratory

Location:

• Spencer Lister Building, NHLS Complex, Braamfontein - Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

Analyze, interpret, and produce participant results -:

• Check the suitability of samples to be analyzed; ¬no clots, not haemolysed
• Re-run tests as and when required
• Follow up on incomplete tests and ensure completion thereof
• Capture manual test results on laboratory information system (MEDITECH)
• Contact relevant Clinicians (by telephone) if abnormal results have been produced
• Store samples as per SOP

Quality assurance and control -:

• Adhere to accreditation requirements
• Perform internal and external quality control in conjunction with colleagues
• Conduct maintenance and calibration of equipment
• Review and implement changes to SOPs to ensure the laboratory is constantly able to provide high quality, cost-effective and correct results
• Perform method validation, the establishment of new assays

Laboratory administration -:

• Perform relevant administration i.e., filing, copying, emailing, etc.
• Report any quality control issues to laboratory management
• Print outstanding lists to ensure that all tests have been performed and resulted – hand over
• Demonstrate cost consciousness and assist in meeting budgetary targets
• Monitor equipment calibration and maintenance to ensure accurate and reliable results
• Assist with training on new SOP's

Receiving and processing of samples (When required) -:

• Assist in receiving, when necessary, verify if the information on the sample is as the Laboratory Requisition Form
• Discern whether the sample is suitable for analysis and processing using the SOP
• Analysis of samples

Required minimum education and training:

• National Diploma in Medical Technology

Professional body registration:

• Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Technologist (Clinical Pathology)

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Medical Technologist

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Certification in good clinical laboratory practice (GCLP) and basic health and safety
• Attendance of CEU courses
• Exceptional organizational and administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and laboratory systems (MediTech)
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Working shifts is required
• Paid overtime may be required from time to time
• Operate in a pathology laboratory where health and safety must be applied at all times
• Exposure to hazardous and infectious samples
• Work in a pressurized environment in meeting turnaround times in high volumes
• Liaise and maintain effective working relationships with external laboratories, 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.
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• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 04 April 2022.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• 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 subsequent amendments thereto.
• PLEASE NOTE: Our Client, WHC - CLS, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.

Please note:

• AJ Personnel is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.