Medical Technician at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Requirements

• Grade 12 with HPCSA Registration as Medical Technician (Microbiology)
• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice Training certificate (GCLP)
• HPCSA registration as a medical technician essential
• Must be able to read gram slides
• Technical knowledge and skills  
• Knowledge of the use of chemical substances, biohazardous substances, and safe laboratory practices and knowledge of health and safety regulations
• To be mindful of confidentiality
• Interact with clinic staff daily
• Excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative
• Good communication and training skills
• Ability to organize own workload
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Computer literacy
• Be tactful and respectful
• Good administrative skills
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Willing to work overtime and weekends (If required)

Advantageous:

• Clinical trials/research experience
• Tertiary qualification in a life science field
• Transportation of dangerous Goods/ International Air Transport Association Training Certificate (IATA)
• Good Clinical practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP)

Responsibilities:

• Testing of samples and reporting according to SOP
• Maintain Turnaround times as per SOP
• Short term storage of samples
• Organizing and preparing samples for shipments to referral laboratories
• Maintenance and calibration of lab equipment
• Good housekeeping of the lab
• Ability to respond to monitor related queries in the absence of Lab Manager
• Stock inventory and ordering of lab stock and kits
• Maintain QC processes and documentation
• Maintain health and safety requirements according to SOP
• Maintain a good work ethic and professional conduct
• Follow up and resolving queries timeously
• Attend trainings as required