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Reference No: 1135377
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An opportunity has presented itself to appoint a suitably qualified candidate into the position of Intern Medical Technologist. This is a Permanent-day shift position based at Micro Main Lab-Johannesburg.
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Job Summary:
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To become conversant and achieve competency (i.e. broad knowledge, skills and values) regarding all aspects of the syllabus for a particular medical technology discipline/ s in which the intern wishes to specialise.
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Minimum Criteria Required:
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National diploma in Biomedical Technology or BSc Medical Laboratory Science
Registration in relevant discipline with HPCSA
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Experience:
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0-1 Yrs Relevant Working Experience
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Relevant Job Knowledge:
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Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology field
Laboratory standards operating procedures and processes
Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
Organisational policy and procedures
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Key Performance Areas:
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• Attends formal training programme offered by organisation, including attendance of lectures and training (on and off site), rotation for practical training, submission of assignments and writing of Health Professions Council (HPCSA) board examination, to meet contractual obligations of internship.
• Diligently pursues studies to become competent in a range of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that cover the entire field of study which is drawn from all knowledge and practical experience gained during undergraduate and internship training.
• Performs diagnostic testing procedures and reviews results (under supervision of an experienced medical technologist) to provide all relevant data that may pertain to the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of diseases.
• Operates, maintains and calibrates the equipment used in the laboratory to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results. This includes recording instrument maintenance and quality control results as well as recognising and resolving problems by troubleshooting mal functioning equipment and corrective action is taken under supervision of an experienced medical technologist.
• Implements sound housekeeping procedures and work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with safety protocols. This includes the on-going maintenance of quality control standards, adherence to infection control measures and participation (as per delegated responsibilities) in the preparation process for internal and external audits.
• Represents the organisation by applying the principles of customer care in the medical pathology field and interacts professionally and ethically with patients, clients, doctors and other hospital staff.
• Reports incidents, logs customer complaints and problem solution, reads documents and actions tasks on the laboratory information management system in compliance with relevant organisational policy.
• Adheres to professional conduct requirements in line with organisational policy and relevant\professional body ethical standards.
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Competencies:
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Ability to work in a pressured environment
Ability to work as part of a team
Attention To Detail
Communication
Confidentiality / Sensitivity
Ethical behaviour
Flexibility
Lateral thinking
Manual dexterity
Problem solving
Self-management
Proficient eye sight
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Remuneration:
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Compensation is commensurate with qualification and experience level.
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PLEASE NOTE
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- Closing date: 1/30/2026 12:00:00 AM
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