MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (FIXED TERM CONTRACT – 03 MONTHS)

BUSINESS UNIT:                      CAPRICORN DISCIPLINE:                              HISTOLOGYLOCATION:                               POLOKWANE LABORATRORYPOSITION:                                 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (FIXED TERM CONTRACT – 03 MONTHS) RE-ADVERTISEMENTPAY GRADE:                             MT1 (LEVEL 1)REFERENCE NUMBER:           LIMP04-CAP 1025-001-01 (61002.012.8014)Main Purpose of the Job Conducts and monitors a variety of diagnostic analysis of patient’s specimens to provide accurate laboratory test results to aid in and confirm clinical diagnosis and treatmentKey Job ResponsibilitiesOperational efficiency of laboratory■ Ensure compliance with health and safety measures at all times – each day/month/year ■ Perform preventive equipment maintenance performed as per set schedule ■ Daily compliance - Record temperature readings and equipment maintenance in accordance with relevant SOPs ensuring documents are accessible and retrievable ■ Compliance with in-lab TAT and upholding the standard each day ■ Efficient stock control on bench ■ Receive samples and determine if sample is acceptable to proceed with further analysis ■ Perform tests in accordance with SOPs ■ Verify test results.QMS■Understand the physical and chemical principles of the various analyses performed ■Complete corrective action and troubleshooting logs for QC and equipment failures ■Run Instrument Quality Controls (“IQC”) and EQA ■Record Non-Compliance (“NC”).Record Customer Complaints ■Print and action Overdue and Pending List.Assessments of results/Special stains/Interpretation of results■Identify results that are outside expected finding or clinically established reference ranges and ensure as per SOP and report any abnormal results ■Perform Data Checks as per SOP ■Uncertainty of measurement ■Inter-lab comparisons and validations.Teaching, Training & Dev of Laboratory staffAttend actively CPD activities ■1x CPD presentation per annum in the 2nd and 3rd year.Minimum requirements & key competency■ National Diploma: Biomedical Technology/ Bachelor of Health Science: Laboratory Science ■ HPCSA registration as a Medical Technologist in Histology ■ 0-3 years’ experience including internship ■ Perform sampling and analysis of blood, tissue and body fluid ■ Preparation of samples for examination ■ Knowledge for the usage of specialized instrumentation ■ Knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols■ Accurate interpretation of results ■ Establish and monitor programmes that ensure data accuracy ■ Accuracy and organizational skills ■ Attention to detail strive for an error free standard ■ Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot ■ Ability to work independently and collaboratively ■ Communication Skills (Verbal, written & presentation) ■ Computer Literacy ■ Time management and evaluation Skills.§ Interested candidates should forward an application to jeaneth.masibigiri@nhls.ac.za§ Enquiries may be directed to Jeaneth Masibigiri @ Tel: 015 296 4647 § Please indicate the reference number of the post, submit a Comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications and IDReference, ITC and Criminal checks will be conductedPREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES READILY AVAILABLE TO ASSUME DUTIES