Lancet: Senior Medical Technologist - Peripheral Laboratory 2022
ABOUT
An opportunity has presented itself to appoint a suitably qualified candidate into the position of Senior Medical Technologist: Peripheral Laboratory (Central Region). This is a Permanent position based at Kimberley.
Job Summary:
Performs and analyses the results of laboratory samples in order to provide results for medical practitioners to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases.
CLOSING DATE
Applications for (Lancet: Technologist - Peripheral Laboratory (Central Region) 2022) must be submitted before the closing date on 2022/01/17
Please really application attention to the completeness of the application that will be sent to the selection committee is complete according to the requirements that have been set, in order to allow candidates to get the opportunity with what was expected.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
How To Apply: (Lancet: Technologist - Peripheral Laboratory (Central Region) 2022)
It is recommended for those of you who want to register to really application attention to the requirements that have been determined, in order to get a better chance.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Minimum Criteria Required:
- Grade 12
- National diploma in Biomedical Technology
- Registration in relevant discipline with HPCSA
Experience:
- 3-5 Yrs Relevant Working Experience
Relevant Job Knowledge:
- Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
- Laboratory information systems
- Laboratory standards operating procedures and processes
- Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology fields
- Organisational policy procedures
Key Performance Areas:
- Assists the laboratory and/ or regional technical manager to supervise and train staff in line with delegated responsibilities and/or deputising requirements to ensure that operational objectives are achieved, employees are able to achieve their performance objectives and interns and students are trained and guided appropriately.
- Ensures the implementation of service levels and quality standards in accordance with standard operating procedures and service level agreements.
- Assists the laboratory and/ or regional technical manager with overseeing and monitoring equipment maintenance, asset management, procurement of goods and staff overtime expenditure to ensure the most effective utilisation of resources, optimisation of stock levels and reduction of costs at all times.
- Performs diagnostic testing procedures, reviews and verifies results and interacts with pathologists on technical matters to provide all relevant data that may pertain to the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of diseases.
- Records and verifies test results to ensure integrity of test result database on laboratory information system.
- Oversees and performs the maintenance and calibration of the equipment used in the laboratory to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results. This includes ensuring that instrument maintenance and quality control results are recorded as well as trouble shooting and corrective action is taken and documented.
- Assists the laboratory and/ or regional technical manager to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with relevant legislation and all safety protocols. This includes the on-going maintenance of quality control standards, adherence to infection control measures, correct disposal of bio-hazardous waste and the preparation process for internal and external audits.
- Assists the laboratory and/ or regional technical manager to ensure that incidents and instrument failures are reported by laboratory staff, thereby ensuring compliance with relevant organisational policy and laboratory standard operating procedures.
- Manages client liaison to maintain a positive image of the organisation, promote the services of Lancet Laboratories and monitor resolution of customer complaints.
- Attends training and seminars and participates in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to continuously update knowledge and skills as well as comply with professional registration requirements. This includes ensuring the availability of up to date records that can be presented immediately on request thereof.
- Performs on-site training of laboratory staff, interns, students, medical colleagues and associated health workers in laboratory techniques, processes and systems, if assigned by laboratory manager and deemed competent.
- Adheres to professional conduct requirements in line with organisational policy and relevant professional body ethical standards.
Competencies:
- Ability to work in a pressured environment
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Accuracy
- Attention To Detail
- Customer Orientation
- Planning and organising
- Problem solving
- Rule orientation
- Self-management
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Team leadership skills
You are welcome to submit possible applications. Remember, you really must first apply the requirements (Lancet: Technologist - Peripheral Laboratory (Central Region) 2022). This variable will determine whether you are a viable candidate or not. Please see the qualification conditions provided below if you wish to double-check your credentials. it will be great if you complete everything in the following list if you want to stand a chance of passing your selection.