The Medical Laboratory Technologist will be responsible conducting and monitoring a variety of diagnostic analyses of patient specimens to provide accurate laboratory test results to aid in and confirm clinical diagnosis and treatment therapies in a mobile vehicle.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage sample collection and suitability for analysis.
• Monitors and controls outstanding work to ensure compliance with TAT.
• Monitors stock levels in area of responsibility
• Performs validations/ verifications of new tests.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained according to defined SOP and prepare reagents and media where applicable.
• Manage data required for the efficient functioning of the lab to meet statutory and clinical requirements.
• Ensure that quality services are supplied to customers by monitoring work, staff, and equipment to obtain maximized outcomes.
• Maintain safety standards in accordance with OHSA.
• Conduct, process and interpret tests in terms of prescribed procedures, monitoring quality always.
• Verify, report, and authorise results (interpret where applicable) and ensure that results are delivered timeously.
• Undertakes troubleshoot where necessary with evidence of corrective action / root cause and preventative action.
• Keep abreast with research to make informed decisions on existing lab test and technique.
• Involved with training and development of peers, medical professionals to ensure the delivery of high lab service standard.
• Reviews and deems staff competent which is under his/her supervision.
• Interprets laboratory findings and completes technical reports. Maintains records and documentation of test results and patient information.
• Operates various analytical equipment for medical microbiological tests. Monitors, calibrates, and maintains devices according to relevant standards.
• Adheres to quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results. Coaches and provides technical support to Lab Technicians, Student Medical Technologists, Registrars, Pathologists and Laboratory Assistants
• Liaise with healthcare Clinicians, Registrars and Pathologists
• Consults on the interpretation of results by phoning out critical and abnormal results.
• Involved in the writing and review of SOPs’.

Qualification and Experience:

• National Diploma in Medical Technology or Biomedical Technology or BSC in laboratory scientists
• HPCSA registration as a Medical Technologist in Microbiology
• One year experience as a Biomedical/ Medical Technologist (Experience in TB diagnostics will be advantageous)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mobile testing within selected districts available to travel.
• Perform sampling and analysis of for Tuberculosis testing (i.e. sputum).
• 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 organisational 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.

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