Medical Technical Grade 1 Or 2 Job at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• A Certificate in Medical Technician that allows the registration with the HPCSA as Medical Technician in the category Histopathology Technique.
• Experience in Forensic or Anatomical Histopathology laboratory:
• Grade 1 no experience post qualification.
• Grade 2 five (5) years’ experience post qualification.
• Current registration with the HPCSA. Computer literacy (MS word, Excel, Power point, and Outlook).
• Ability and willingness to work within groups and be involved in team activities.
• Good Communication skills (Written and Verbal) Interpersonal Skills. Self-motivated. Ability to work under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license (Optional).

Duties :

• Receive samples as per standard operating procedures; log relevant data whilst maintaining chain of custody.
• Perform sample Analysis e.g. Put through, Processing; Embedding; Microtomy, frozen sections and Staining including Special Stains. Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Ensure all quality assurance procedures are maintained to ensure production of valid results.
• Make up all relevant reagents perform stock maintenance.
• Be involved in document control and student training.
• Perform filing. Archival and retrieval of sample material and documents.
• Observe Health and Safety Regulations.