Job Description

Maintain Safe Environment by ensuring the following:

Timely washing of hands with disinfectants. Decontaminate benchtops and equipment. Use of personal Protective equipment. Maintain a clean room environment by disinfecting benches/equipment daily with disinfectant. Dispose hazardous medical waste according to waste management policy. Adhere to standard lab precautions. Complying with the ISO Requirements. Complying with the organisation's policies, procedures and rules. Comply with GCLP, as well as relevant statutory/regulatory requirements Attending the relevant in-service training, workshops and meetings. Establishing a full knowledge of the quality manual. Assisting with the training and competence of relevant staff. Perform internal audits on all sites, as and when, needed or required. Record the temperature of the room and fridges and take corrective actions when required. Report all malfunctions to the laboratory manager. To participate and assist in laboratory projects.

Perform General Duties

The histotechnologist works as a professional that takes responsibility for histological tasks:

Pre-analytical specimen preparation and processing, embedding, microtomy, mounting, staining, tissue cutting, frozen sections, special stains, and immunohistochemistry. Develop, update, and implement related histotechnology procedures, including quality control. Operate lab equipment/instruments: cryostats, microtomes, tissue processors, slide stainers, embedding centers, distillation systems, special stain units, IHC instruments Perform histological procedures to aid in diagnosis, research, and instruction. Prepare tissue samples with knowledge of different techniques. Maintain and operate lab equipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations, instruction manuals, Perform quality assurance, quality control, calibration, and equipment maintenance. Initiate and participate in quality, safety, and compliance programs. Demonstrate minor and major problem-solving and troubleshooting ability. Oversee lab operations and facilities. Oversee the maintenance and organisation of lab equipment, reagents, and chemicals. Knowledge of stock management. Knowledge of histology administration and maintaining records of all work. Maintain effective communication with relevant stakeholders. Ad hoc duties are assigned and additional duties as required.

Requirements

Relevant experience National Diploma in Medical Technology, Biomedical Technology, Bachelor of Health Sciences: Medical Laboratory Science HPCSA registration (clinical pathology/Histopathological technique) Perform sampling and analysis of human and environmental samples Preparation of samples for examination Knowledge for the usage of specialised instrumentation Accurate interpretation of results Establish and monitor programmes that ensure data accuracy Accuracy and organisational skills Attention to detail and strive 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 Able to accommodate overtime requirements to deliver timely and accurate results
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

NB: Position is for the Histology Department

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):

Is your HPCSA registration valid? Please attach proof. Are you registered for ClinPath or Histopathological technique
Education:

Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:

histology: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person