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A career opportunity
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A career opportunity exists for the right candidate in Richmond - Histology
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Reference No: 774922
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An opportunity has presented itself to appoint a suitably qualified candidate into the position of Senior Medical Technician:Night Supervisor. This is a Permanent - Nightshift position based at Richmond - Histology.
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Job Summary:
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Assist the technical manager in a laboratory to ensure achievement of a cost effective and high quality service in line with client needs and organisational objectives.
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Minimum Criteria Required:
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Registration in relevant discipline with HPCSA
National Diploma in Biomedical Technology or Medical Technician
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Experience:
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5-8 Yrs Relevant Working Experience
2-3 Yrs Supervisory Experience
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Relevant Job Knowledge:
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Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
Laboratory information systems
Laboratory standards operating procedures and processes
Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology fields
Organisational policy procedures
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Key Performance Areas:
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• Sources, manages, motivates and trains laboratory staff to ensure that operational objectives are achieved.
• Directs the implementation of service levels and quality standards in accordance with the principles of Good Laboratory Practice, SANAS accreditation requirements, standard operating procedures, turn-around time targets and service level agreements with clients, to ensure that the laboratory is constantly able to deliver a high quality, cost effective and safe service.
• Manages the correct application of quality assurance processes and standard operating procedures to ensure corrective actions are taken as required.
• Assisting the laboratory manager with laboratory accreditation, including preparation for audits, maintenance of current status, document updates and scope of approved tests, to ensure that accreditation is achieved or obtained in line with organisational objectives.
• Monitors the maintenance and calibration of the equipment used in the laboratory to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results. This includes ensuring that instrument maintenance and quality control results are recorded as well as trouble shooting.
• Assisting with input into evaluation and validations of new equipment and methods to ensure standardisation and continuous technological advancement.
• Assisting the laboratory manager with asset management and procurement of goods to ensure the most effective utilisation of resources, optimisation of stock levels and cost containment.
• Assisting the laboratory manager with management reports as required to monitor work and performance status of the laboratory and takes corrective action when required.
• Performs investigations into and resolve customer complaints to ensure a positive image of the organisation by clients and patients and to promote the services of Lancet laboratories.
• Oversees and monitors in-service training, seminars and participation in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to ensure that laboratory staff continuously update their knowledge and skills as well as comply with professional registration requirements. This includes ensuring the availability of up to date records that can be presented immediately on request thereof.
• Oversees the teaching and training of laboratory personnel, interns and students, medical colleagues and associated health workers to ensure that they are competent in various laboratory techniques, processes and systems.
• Adheres to professional conduct requirements in line with organisational policy and relevant professional body ethical standards and monitors compliance of own employees in this regard.
• Performs supervisory responsibilities including the following, conflict resolution, IR matters, encourage team development through leadership, motivation, lead by example, involved in the disciplinary, and or recruitment processes, monitoring of time and attendance and evaluation of employee performance on work methods according to company
• Performs the role of a medical technician as required in accordance with operational needs.
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Competencies:
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Attention To Detail
Communication
Confidentiality / Sensitivity
Lateral thinking
Planning and organising
Problem solving
Results driven
Self-management
Team leader skills
Follow up of Incompletes
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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: 2/24/2023 12:00:00 AM
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