Medical Technologist (Fixed Term Contract: 9 Months) Ref: NICDCDC0224/001-04 at NHLS

Conducts and monitors a variety of diagnostic and surveillance analyses on human test samples to provide accurate laboratory results to aid in and confirm clinical diagnosis 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Receive and prepare human specimens prior to analysis to ensure suitability for the specific test to be carried out 
•  Carry out routine testing procedures as per standard procedures on human specimens in order to obtain accurate results under the general supervision of senior qualified staff 
•  Maintain quality assurance processes as per accreditation requirements
•   efficient stock control
•   Undertake troubleshooting where necessary and assist with the maintenance of excel and access databases of test results and patient information 
•   assist in validation of test procedures 
•   assess uncertainty of measurement 
•  Observe health and safety regulations while working to ensure own and others' safety at all times 
•  Input data and verify results on databases and LIMS system for subsequent review and authorization. 

Minimum Requirements and Key Competencies: 

•  National Diploma in Medical Technology or Biomedical Technology or Bachelor of Health Science- Biomedical Technology 
•  HPCSA registration (Virology/Microbiology or Clinical Pathology) as a Medical Technologist 
•   Knowledge of Quality Control Procedures 
•   Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations 
•   Knowledge for the usage of specialized instrumentation 
•  Accuracy and organizational skills 
•  Attention to detail striving for an error free standard 
•  Computer literacy 
•  Ability to establish and monitor programs that ensure data accuracy 
•  Ability to work independently and collaboratively 
•   Troubleshooting Skills 
• Communication Skills (Verbal, written & presentation) 
•   Interpersonal Skills 
•  Accuracy skills 
•  Time management and evaluation skills 
•  Record Keeping and Filing Skills.