Main purpose of the job: To analyse, interpret and produce participant results from human specimens and to implement and maintain the quality management system for the laboratoryLocation: Key performance areas: Analyse, interpret, and produce participant results Receive labelled and captured samples from Data CapturerCheck and verify that details on tubes and labels correspondCheck suitability of samples to be analysed .
no clots, not haemolysedConducts and monitors a variety of diagnostic analyses of patientsf specimens to provide accurate laboratory test results to aid in and confirm clinical diagnosis and treatmentPerform instrument and manual tests for molecular extraction, PCR, sequencingAnalyse and interpret the resultsCapture manual test results on laboratory information system (MEDITECH)Print the test results and correlate data with MEDITECH systemQuality assurance and control Monitor professional body registrations and CPDPerform internal and external quality control in conjunction with colleaguesPerform internal auditsReport all non-conformances within the QMS to managementConform to accreditation requirementsConduct maintenance and calibration of equipmentUnderstand the physical and chemical principles of the various analyses performedComplete corrective action and troubleshooting logs for QC and equipment failuresPerforms Uncertainty of measurementPerforms Inter-lab comparisons and validationsReview and implement changes to SOPs in order to ensure the laboratory is constantly able to provide a high quality, cost effective and correct resultsLaboratory administration Monitor and control stock levels and advise if goods have to be orderedMonitor and control workflows and turnaround timesRecord customer complaintsPrint and action overdue and pending ListsPerform Data checks as per SOPsPerform relevant administration i.e.
filing, copying, emailing, etc.Report any quality control issues to laboratory managementDemonstrate cost consciousness and assists in meeting budgetary targetsMonitor equipment calibration and maintenance to ensure accurate and reliable resultsAssist with training on new SOP'sReceiving and processing of samples (When required) Assist in receiving, when necessary, verify if information on the sample is as the laboratory requisition formDecide following the SOP whether specimens are suitable for analysis and processing.Analysis of specimenRequired minimum education and training: Senior Certificate or National Diploma in Medical Technology (Discipline specific: Clinical Pathology)Required minimum work experience: Minimum 2 years' experience as a Medical Technician/TechnologistProfessional body registration: Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as medical Technician/Technologist in the listed disciplinesDesirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Certification in good clinical laboratory practice (GCLP) and basic health and safetyAttendance of CEU coursesExceptional organizational and administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and laboratory systems (MediTech/Labware)Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlinesWorking shifts is requiredPaid overtime may be required from time to timeOperate in a pathology laboratory where health and safety must be applied at all timesExposure to hazardous and infectious samplesWork in a pressurised environment in meeting turnaround times in high volumesLiaise and maintain effective working relationships with external laboratories, Clinicians, Couriers, Medical Representatives, equipment suppliers and TechniciansTO APPLY: Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.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.
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However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.The closing date for all applications: 02 December 2024.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 of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
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