UNITAS MICROBIOLOGY, CENTURION

Path Care Vermaak is a partnership of pathologists in private practice across South Africa that has been assisting
doctors and healthcare professionals determine and confirm diagnoses since 1922. We are registered with the
HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) and all our laboratories are SANAS accredited.
An opportunity exists for an Experienced Medical Technician to join the team in the Microbiology department at our
Unitas branch. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of displaying competence and who has a
high level of ethics and integrity while consistently aligning with the Path Care values.

• National diploma qualification/Medical Technician

Certificate in Microbiology

• Current registration with the HPCSA in Microbiology

• Computer literate with Skylims knowledge is advantageous

• Knowledge/understanding of the stock management

system

• 3-7 years of Microbiology experience post HPCSA

registration as a qualified Medical Technician

• Experience in technical procedure development and

implementation.

• Differential count proficiency

• Experience with managing queries for internal/external

clients.

• Experience in maintaining QA Systems

• Client-focused with strong interpersonal relations
  

• Excellent attention to detail

• Advanced Problem-solving ability

• Effective verbal and electronic communication skills

• Ability to oversee and train junior staff and students

• Ability to work under pressure and display resilience and

tenacity in challenging situations

• Result-orientated

• Emotional intelligence

• Must be fluent in English with an understanding of

Afrikaans

• Must be prepared to work both day and night shifts,

weekends & public holidays

• Must have an acceptable track record/performance record

with regard to the technical and behavioural competencies
required to perform in this position

Please note that all the shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a technical proficiency test to assess their
level of competence.
Join the Path Care team and enjoy partnering with thought-leaders and experts in the pathology and diagnostics field
while impacting on the lives of patients. Your contribution to the company will be rewarded with a market-related
remuneration package which includes a retirement fund contribution and risk benefits (Group Life & Disability Cover), a
health care allowance, discounted pathology tests and payment of HPCSA annual registration. Through our partnership
with The Path Care Academy, we emphasise our commitment to lifelong learning and development of our talent.
Applicants who meet the criteria and are interested in joining our dynamic team may email
zelda.harmse@pathcare.net
Please indicate the position you are applying for – POST NUMBER 2951 and include a comprehensive CV and cover
letter detailing the level and extent of your knowledge, skills and competencies required for this position.
Please note: by applying for this position, your application will be subject to verification checks of your driver’s license,
Identity Document, qualifications/proof of registration, credit and criminal checks if required. Candidates must be willing
to participate in a rigorous evaluation process.

DO YOU MAKE PATIENT CARE A PRIORITY? WE DO. IF YOU DO, JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!
Key Competency Requirements
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, 21 November 2024
Path Care is committed to the pursuit of excellence and diversity in achieving our equity targets and the organisation’s approved Employment Equity plan will be
considered as part of the talent acquisition process.