Job vacancy Medical Technologist - Pmh

Port Maria

OrganisationNorth East Regional Health Authority, JamaicaReferenceVAC-49379Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesHealthcare & MedicalLocationPort MariaSalary & Benefits$3,241,533 € $3,853,164 per annumDate Posted24/04/2024Expiry Date10/05/2024The North-East Regional Health Authority invites applications from suitable qualified persons to fill the position of Medical Technologist at the Port Maria Hospital.

 

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Medical Technology from an accredited institution plus completion of the prescribed period of internship. 
• Two (2) years working experience 
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications 

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALISED TECHNIQUES:

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Histopathology, Haematology, Blood Banking and Cytology. 
• Knowledge of standard laboratory techniques and procedures. 
• Knowledge of the care and preservation of specimens. 
• Knowledge of the care and maintenance of laboratory equipment. 
• Ability to accurately perform standard laboratory procedures, and to observe results.
• Ability to recognize human tissue and fluids. 
• Skill in operating laboratory equipment and apparatus. 
• Skill in collecting specimens efficiently and painlessly. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Receives samples, records description, prepares slides, stain tissues, makes microscopic examinations. Prepares bacteriological media to be used in propagating cultures. 
• Prepares simple reagents for use in clinical laboratory tests. 
• Cultivates pathologic bacteria and other microorganisms for detection and identification of diseases such as Typhoid, Cholera, Tuberculosis, Diphtheria. 
• Takes blood samples, carries out a qualitative screen of all blood serum, performs tests to identify abnormalities such as sickle cell, Anaemia, Coagulation disorders, Hypertension and Diabetes.
• Prepare films of blood to determine white blood cells differential cell count. Identifies blood groups.
• Prepare serological samples to provide qualitative and quantitative analysis of antibodies to specific diseases. 
• Maintain files of tests completed and maintain laboratory equipment. 

 

 

 

 

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

 

25 Jul, 2024 (77 days left)