Student Laboratory Assistant

Reference No: 820577

An opportunity has presented itself to appoint a suitably qualified candidate into the position of Student Laboratory Assistant: Main Laboratory. This is a Fixed term position based at KZN – Histology.

Job Summary:

To perform laboratory specimen preparations and related procedures in terms of pre and post testing standard operating procedures.

Minimum Criteria Required:

• Registration in relevant discipline with HPCSA
  Relevant Certificate

Experience:

0-1 Yrs Relevant Working Experience

Relevant Job Knowledge:

• Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
  Entry Level Position
  Laboratory information systems
  Laboratory standards operating procedures and processes
  Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology fields
  Organisational policy procedures

Key Performance Area:

• • Receives, sorts and refers (where applicable) specimens for testing.
• • Verifies, capture and validates information on the Meditech system against specimens received and tests requested on the requisition form.
• • Carries out different laboratory procedures for specimen and/or media preparation for analysis in accordance with the specific test required and standard operating procedures up to final analysis.
• • Performs tasks in support of the analytical process as per discipline requirements, e.g. stain preparation; glassware wash-up etc.
• • Labels and stores samples/media (where applicable) to ensure traceability in accordance with procedures.
• • Monitors stock availability of consumables to ensure availability of all necessary commodities.
• • Operates, maintains and calibrates the general laboratory equipment e.g. stopwatch, centrifuge, used in the laboratory to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results. This includes recording equipment maintenance and quality control results as well as recognising and resolving problems by troubleshooting mal- functioning equipment and using alternative procedures as per syllabus/Lancet procedure and or protocol and / or as instructed by the laboratory manager.
• • Implements sound housekeeping procedures and work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with relevant legislation and all safety protocols. This includes the on-going maintenance of quality assurance standards, adherence to infection control measures, correct disposal of bio-hazardous waste and participation (as per delegated responsibilities) in the preparation process for internal and external quality control audits.
• • Reports incidents, equipment failures, problems and reads documents and actions tasks on the laboratory information management system in compliance with relevant organisational policy.
• • Adheres to professional and ethical conduct requirements in line with organisational policy and relevant professional body ethical standards.
• Receiving of specimens ,numbering, bench allocation and sample processing is performed as per departments requirements

Competencies:

• Ability to work in a pressured environment
  Ability to work as part of a team
  Accuracy
  Attention To Detail
  Confidentiality / Sensitivity
  Hand-eye co-ordination
  Problem solving
  Rule orientation
  Self-management
  Follow up of Incompletes

Remunerations:

• Compensation is commensurate with qualification and experience level.

Lancet Labs is committed to providing a safe working environment for employees, patients, clients, visitors and members of the public with whom we interact regularly. We believe that vaccination is a vital tool to reduce the presence and spread of COVID-19 cases in the workplace and is the key element in a multi layered approach to protect staff. All applicants will need to provide a valid certificate of full vaccination status and agrees to booster vaccinations, as the country’s vaccination policy changes, with the possibility of additional booster shots if required. Lancet Laboratories reserves the right to apply its vaccination policy when screening applications.

Closing date: 9/8/2023 12:00:00 AM

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