Healthcare

Medical Technologist

National Health Laboratory Services·KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
HealthcareFull TimeContract
-Closes Oct 23, 2026

Main Purpose of the Job

  • Conducts and monitors a variety of diagnostic analyses of patient specimens to provide accurate laboratory test results to aid in and confirm clinical diagnosis and treatment therapies.

Key Job Responsibility

Operational efficiency of laboratory

  • Ensure compliance with health and safety measures at all times - each day/month/year Perform preventive equipment maintenance performed as per set schedule Daily compliance - Record temperature readings and equipment maintenance in accordance with relevant SOPs ensuring documents are accessible and retrievable Compliance with in-lab TAT and upholding the standard each day Efficient stock control on bench Receive samples and determine if sample is acceptable to proceed with further analysis Perform tests in accordance with SOPs Verify test results

QMS

  • Understand the physical and chemical principles of the various analyses performed Complete corrective action and troubleshooting logs for QC and equipment failures Run Instrument Quality Controls ("IQC") and EQA Record Non-Compliance ("NC") Record Customer Complaints Print and action Overdue and Pending List.

Assessments of results/Special stains/Interpretation of results

  • Identify results that are outside expected finding or clinically established reference ranges and ensure as per SOP and report any abnormal results Perform Data Checks as per SOP Uncertainty of measurement Inter-lab comparisons and validations

Teaching, Training & Dev of Laboratory staff

  • Attend actively CPD activities 1x CPD presentation per annum in the 2nd and 3rd year.

Minimum requirements & key competency

  • National Diploma: Biomedical Technology/ Bachelor of Health Science: Laboratory Science / NQF level 6 or 7 Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist in Clinical Pathology 0-3 years' experience Perform sampling and analysis of blood, tissue and body fluids Preparation of samples for examination Knowledge of the usage of specialised instrumentation Knowledge of infection control and sterilisation protocols Accurate interpretation of results Establish and monitor programmes that data accuracy Accuracy and organisational skills Attention to detail, striving for an error free standard Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot Ability to work independently and collaboratively Communication skills (verbal, written & presentation) Computer Literacy Time Management and evaluation skills

E-mail application to kznrecruitment@nhls.ac.za

Key skills

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At a glance

Company

National Health Laboratory Services

Location

KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

Valid until

October 23, 2026

Created

October 23, 2026

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