Medical Technologist (Wits VIDA)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Main purpose of the job:

• To be highly skilled healthcare professional and to play a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by performing a variety of diagnostic test on patient samples

Location:

• VIDA - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital – Soweto, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

Sample testing and data analysis

• Sample testing
  • Testing the samples as requires by protocol and according to SOPs
  • Record all delivered samples on FreezerPro
  • Update FreezerPro for any movement or discarding of samples
  • Analyse results using relevant program
  • Re-run tests and follow up incomplete test as and when required as identified by protocol or as defined per work agreement

Sample Management

• Sample reception
  • Receive labelled and captured samples from clinic and various studies as defined by study protocol or required by the sponsor or PI
  • Check and verify that details on the tubes and CRFs correspond
  • Process and store the samples as indicated in the study specific protocol or defined in relevant SOPs
  • Record all samples in FreezerPro

Quality Assurance and Control

• Complete QC as per study specific protocol/SOPs with internal quality control in conjunction with relevant staff
• Perform internal audits ad requires including freezer samples check
• Conduct and oversee the maintenance and calibration of equipment, including checking equipment calibration and maintenance, monitoring temperature charts daily as required
• Prepare media and regents to specification as required for testing
• Management and storage of bio-hazardous waste and toxic material as required
• Timeously report all non-conformances within the QMS to management
• Prepare and attend to audit as per notification received from QAO, sponsors or external entity

Laboratory Administration

• Manage logistical shipping process of infectious and biological substances from site to the designated location
• Order laboratory consumables and equipment as and when required
• Liaise with monitors and resolve queries
• Perform relevant administration i.e. reporting, sample records, etc.
• Report any quality assurance issues to laboratory management using correct effective process
• Demonstrate cost consciousness and assist in meeting budgetary targets

Effective Self-Management and Performance Ownership

• Take ownership and accountability for task and demonstrate effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of won work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating ongoing training and development activities

Required minimum education and training:

• National Diploma in Medical Technology or Biomedical (3 years)/BSc Degree

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in medical microbiology, infectious disease or clinical pathology laboratory would be beneficial
• PBMC experience is essential

Professional body registration:

• Registration with (HPCSA)

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Certification in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and basic health safety
• Ordered systemic and analytical
• Exceptional organizational attention to detail and administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and laboratory system
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Assertive and confident
• Self-motivated able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Demands of the job:

• Operates in a laboratory where health and safety must be always applied
• Exposure to hazardous and infectious samples
• Work in a pressurized environment with precise turnaround time for high sample volume

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above requirements will not be considered for the respective position.
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
• The closing date for all applications: 13 February 2025.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ Personnel is only responsible for the advertising and response handling of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks from the closing date can consider their application to be unsuccessful.

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