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
Receive labeled and captured samples from Data Capturer
Check and verify that details on tubes and labels correspond
Check the suitability of samples to be analyzed – no clots, not haemolysed
Perform instrument and manual tests for molecular extraction, PCR, sequencing
Analyze and interpret the results
Capture manual test results on laboratory information system (MEDITECH)
Print the test results and correlate data with the MEDITECH system
Quality assurance and control
Monitor professional body registrations and CPD
Perform internal and external quality control in conjunction with colleagues
Perform internal audits
Report all non-conformances within the QMS to management
Conform to accreditation requirements
Conduct maintenance and calibration of equipment
Review and implement changes to SOPs in order to ensure the laboratory is constantly able to provide a high quality, cost-effective, and correct results
Laboratory administration
Monitor and control stock levels and advise if goods have to be ordered
Monitor and control workflows and turnaround times
Perform relevant administration i.e. filing, copying, emailing, etc.
Report any quality control issues to laboratory management
Demonstrate cost consciousness and assists 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
Decide following the SOP whether specimens are suitable for analysis and processing.
Analysis of specimen
Required minimum education and training:
National Diploma in Medical Technology or equivalent
Discipline-specific: Clinical Pathology (with Molecular experience)


Professional body registration:
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical technologist in the listed disciplines
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
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