MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
POSITION IS FULL-TIME

Key Competency Requirements:

• Relevant Diploma qualification in Biomedical Science
• Current registration with HPCZ
• Minimum 1 year relevant working experience
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Must have good telephone etiquette
• Must be customer-oriented with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment
• Ability to work various shift patterns, including night shifts
• Attention to detail and maintain confidentiality

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs diagnostic testing procedures, reviews and verifies results, and interacts with pathologists on technical matters to provide all relevant data for the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases.
• Operates, maintains, and calibrates the equipment used in the laboratory to ensure it is functioning efficiently and providing accurate results. This includes recording instrument maintenance and quality control results, troubleshooting mal-functioning equipment, and taking corrective actions.
• Implements sound housekeeping procedures and works effectively as a team member to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with safety protocols. Responsibilities include:
  • Ongoing maintenance of quality control standards
  • Adherence to infection control measures
  • Correct disposal of bio-hazardous waste
  • Participation (as per delegated responsibilities) in internal and external audits.
• Reports incidents, including instrument failures, problem solutions, and reads documents and actions tasks on the laboratory information management system in compliance with relevant organizational policy.
• Adheres to professional conduct requirements in line with organizational policy and relevant professional body ethical standards.
• Ensures the implementation of service levels and quality standards in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and service level agreements.

• CV
• Copy of Identity Document
• Copy of Qualifications
• Copy of HPCZ License
• Cover Letter