Medical Technologist

SUMMARY OF POSITION OBJECTIVES: Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, this position will be required to perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist in prevention, diagnosis, treatment of diseases as well as patients monitoring with the clinicians. These tests have a wide range of disciplines, not limited to molecular biology, biochemistry, haematology, immunology, serology and microbiology. POSITION OBJECTIVES • Duties include working in pre-analytical, analytical, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation, technical validation and inventory management. • Operates and maintains sophisticated instruments and equipment used in the laboratory. • Able to properly set up, calibrate, maintain, operate and shut down the analytical instruments. • Perform all procedures in accordance with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). • Ensure compliance with all requirements of the Laboratory Safety Manual. • Ensure that “critical value” is reported and received by appropriate personnel as well as resolve queries from customers. • Maintains competence in Laboratory Information System (LIS). • Maintains a safe and clean working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. • Participates in Quality Improvement Programs essential to ensure that laboratory testing is accurate, timely and meets customer needs. • Perform phlebotomy and onsite screening support as required. • Any other duties as assigned by Laboratory Manager. Medical Technologists may be assigned to work and/or specialise in the following disciplines: • Molecular diagnostics – study and techniques used to identify and analyse nucleic acids such as DNA, RNA or proteins at a molecular level for diagnosis of a particular disease or condition. • Clinical biochemistry - analysis of body fluids such as blood and urine to diagnose, treat and monitor diseases by interpreting the level of different chemicals in samples. • Haematology – the study of blood cells and their formation in health and disease, and investigating coagulation factors and disorders. • Immunology - the study of the body's immune systems, functions and disorders and its analysis. • Serology - the study of blood serum for diagnostic identification of antibodies. • Microbiology - culturing and identifying micro-organisms and determining antibiotic susceptibility. EVOLUTION: In a fast growing group, employees are frequently being offered increased area of responsibility. PREFERRED PROFILE: • Able to work independently as well as a team. • Good general health and no colour blindness. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Integrity and a professional attitude. • Ability to do detailed work and maintain a high level of accuracy. • Perform shift duties as required. Basic Minimum Qualifications: • BSc in Biomedical Science, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent. • Minimum 3 years’ of clinical laboratory experience preferred