Medical Technologist at National Health Laboratory Services

Key Job Responsibilities

Operational efficiency of laboratory

•  Formulate, co-ordinate and execute emergency response plan  Manage and take accountability for the integrity of data and / or results captured by technical and/or clerical staff  Review SOP’s annually with the view of ensuring appropriateness. Ensure document control is current  Identify errors and conduct root cause analysis Conduct trend analysis, develop, implement and monitor improvement plan Resolve and complete Non-Conformances within prescribed time-frames and ensure that documentation is current  Monitor and ensure efficient stock usage  Review results of lot-to-lot verification and signs them off Assess and organize the workload to optimize efficiency and quality of patient care.  Deputise in th absence of the lab manager,

QMS

•  Implement appropriate quality assurance procedures, reviews the IQC results and takes the appropriate action Establish and perform preventive measures for failures in quality control and equipment.  Weekly and Monthly QC reviews trend analysis and review of QC Trend analysis and review of non-conformances and corrective actions 

Processing of samples/Assessment/Interpretation of results

• Perform bacteriological investigations i.e. TB-NAAT, Microscopy, culture, identification of bacteria and sensitivity testing.  Enter and review results in comparison with international standards & best practice  Effective response to customer queries regarding tests performed Communicate results to clients as and when required.

Teaching, Training & Dev of Laboratory staff

•  Develop and implement a training programme  Review and analyse training competency of laboratory staff  Conduct operation research and development to improve procedures Conduct Training of students e.g. technicians, technologists, scientists and registrars.

Minimum requirements and key competencies

• National Diploma in Biomedical Technology or Bachelor of Health Science- Laboratory Science: Biomedical Technology  HPCSA registration as a Medical Technologist in Microbiology or Clinical pathology (independent practice)
•  7 years’ experience in a microbiology lab post qualification Preparation of different sample types for examination Perform sampling and analysis on various specimen types Experience in processing samples for TB within the last 3 years will be advantageous Knowledge on the use of specified instrumentation