Medical Technologist (Clin Path)

Our client is seeking an HPCSA registered Medical Technologist (Clinical Pathology), who will be responsible for analysis of biological samples to obtain accurate results which aid clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of clinical conditions. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor sample collection and suitability for accurate analysis and resultsPerform diagnostic testing procedures on various discipline platforms as well as reviewing and verifying clinical resultsConsult with pathologists on relevant/applicable technical matters pertaining to patient resultsCommunicate critical and abnormal results to clientsUse of laboratory and point-of-care equipment, including but not limited to operation, maintenance, calibration, quality control, proficiency testing, and applicable troubleshooting to ensure accurate resultsEnsure evidence of all processes is available through accurate documentationPerform stock management procedures including record keeping, ordering, receiving, labelling, storage, usage of reagents and consumablesEnsure legislative and company specific Health and Safety standards are followed and adhered to, including, but not limited to good housekeeping practices, infection control measures, correct waste disposal practices and the handling of biological or chemical spillsFollow organisational policies and procedures to maintain compliance to set standards service level agreementsParticipation in all internal audits and external accreditation assessmentsReport relevant incidents across disciplines impacting effective company operations to relevant line managerSolve relevant operational problems and action accordinglyRequirementsRelevant qualification as Medical Technologist (Clinical Pathology)ESSENTIALRegistration as Medical Technologist (Clinical Pathology) with HPCSAMinimum1 years relevant laboratory experienceRelevant Medical Technology knowledge gained from Educational InstitutionsPractical experience obtained including knowledge on Good Laboratory Practices / Ethical StandardsRelevant organisational Standard Operating Procedures and working instructions for policies and proceduresBasic Health and Safety practices / requirements