Medical Technologist (C2) at Lancet Laboratory (2024-05 – Present)
Performs diagnostic testing procedures, reviews and verifies results to provide all relevant data that may pertain to the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of diseases.
- Performs diagnostic testing procedures, reviews and verifies results to provide all relevant data that may pertain to the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of diseases
- Assists the laboratory and/or technical specialist with overseeing and monitoring equipment maintenance
- Operates, maintains and calibrates the equipment used in the laboratory to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results
- Documentation: recording instrument maintenance and quality control results as well as recognising and resolving problems by troubleshooting mal-functioning equipment and taking corrective action
- Implements sound housekeeping procedures and work effectively with others as a member of a team
- Adheres to infection control measures, and correct disposal of bio-hazardous waste
- Participates (as per delegated responsibilities) in the preparation process for internal and external quality control audits
- Performs on-site training of laboratory staff, interns and students in laboratory techniques, processes and systems, as assigned by laboratory manager and/or training officer
- Participated in the validation and verification of the Cobas Pro Integrated Solutions analyser - Richmond Auto lab 2024
- Performs weekly IQC LJ-graph reviews as per delegated duties and assists the quality control officer in troubleshooting failed external quality control results
- Under the supervision of the Quality Control Officer, Performs and manages Interlaboratory control (ILC) schedules
Acting Technologist in Charge - Haematology at PathCare Laboratory (2023-07 – 2023-09)
Acting technologist in charge of haematology department with responsibilities in inventory management, quality control, and proficiency testing.
- Maintained the departments' supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level
- Used knowledge of quality control and problem solving skills to review and evaluate test or instrument performance
- Assisted with gathering quality control data for periodic reviews and under direction of QA officer adjusts control ranges as needed
- Performed troubleshooting as needed on instrumentation
- Performed proficiency testing & EQA testing
- Assisted in replying to important communication and reacting accordingly
- Assisted in preparing for Internal Audits
Medical Technologist C1 (Clinical Pathology) at PathCare Laboratory (2021-07 – 2024-04)
Performed a variety of clinical laboratory tests in haematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry and molecular PCR. Conducted quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids.
- Performed a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of haematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry and molecular PCR as assigned
- Conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid
- Performed quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy
- Performed calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy
- Kept records and reports on results according to established procedures
- Practiced safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods
- Performed miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
- Performed tests to identify bacteria, parasites, viruses, and other microorganisms that cause disease in humans
- Conducted microbiological testing of blood, stool, sputum, or other body fluids to identify the presence of disease-causing bacteria, fungi, or parasites
- Prepared culture samples for further analysis by testing them for antibiotic sensitivity
Medical Laboratory Technology Internship at PathCare Laboratory (2019-12 – 2021-06)
Clinical Pathology internship specializing in Chemical pathology, Haematology and Medical Microbiology
- To perform diagnostic testing procedures, to review patient results, and to interact with pathologists on technical matters to provide all relevant data that may pertain to the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of diseases
- Perform stock taking and stock rotation on a weekly and monthly basis
- Perform maintenance and calibration on laboratory equipment, to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results
- This includes performing quality control on instruments on a daily basis
- Perform good laboratory practice on a daily basis
- To adhere to professional conduct requirements in line with organisational policy and relevant professional body ethical standards
Experiential (WIL) Student at PathCare MediClinic, Vereeniging (2019-07 – 2019-11)
Observed and learnt laboratory tests in clinical pathology, cytology, histology and immunohaematology.
- Observed and learnt laboratory tests as experienced during the experiencial course in the following disciplines: Clinical pathology, Cytology, Histology and Immunohaematology
Job Shadowing at National Health Laboratory Service Leratong Hospital (2017-07 – 2017-07)
One week job shadowing learning about laboratory work and processes.
- Learnt more about laboratory work, worked at specimen reception, phoning out and sorting out results, and observing reporting of results
