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
