Equity plan will be considered as part of the talent acquisition process.
SENIOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST/SENIOR MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
HISTOLOTY LABORATORY, LYTTLETON

AKASIA, GAUTENG

Path Care Vermaak is a partnership of pathologists in private practice which assists doctors and healthcare professionals to determine and confirm
diagnoses. The company is registered with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) and all our laboratories are SANAS accredited.
An opportunity exists for a Senior Medical Technologist or a Senior Medical Technician to join the team in the Histology department at our Lyttleton
branch in Centurion. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of displaying Histology competence and leadership ability with a high level
of ethics and integrity while consistently aligning with the Path Care values.

• National diploma or Medical Technologist/Medical Technician certificate in

Histology

• Current registration with the HPCSA in Histology

• Relevant business/laboratory management qualification is advantageous

• Intermediate computer literacy (LIMS, Microsoft Office)

• 8 years’ experience post HPCSA registration in a Histology environment

• Client-focused with advanced interpersonal & collaborative skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Analytical rigour and meticulous attention to detail

• Ability to evidence emotional intelligence i.e., the ability to regulate and manage

one’s emotions in a healthy and productive manner

• Ability to optimise processes to achieve maximum efficiencies through innovative

thinking and proactive problem-solving (including advanced troubleshooting)

• Ability to optimally plan and organise so as to manage and address work

objectives within the prescribed timeframes/deadlines

• Ability to work under pressure and display resilience and tenacity in challenging

situations

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately (internally

and externally)

Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a technical proficiency test to assess their level of competency.
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 are required to complete the attached application form and submit this together with a CV to
Daniel.Cohrs@pathcare.net
Please indicate the position you are applying for – POST NUMBER 2799 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. SO, JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!
Key Competency Requirements
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 18 September 2024

• Ability to proactively and positively influence and motivate staff

• Ability to make decisions timeously and take accountability for these

decisions

• Must have a proven track record of developing and maintaining positive

relationships with internal/external stakeholders

• Must have a proven track record of leadership ability i.e., have gained

experience of managing or leading a group of individuals successfully

• Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of people while encouraging

transformation and inclusion

• General supervisory experience in a Histology setting

• Experience in QC review processes and experience in maintaining QA systems

including SANAS audits

• Experience in technical procedure development and implementation

• Experience in displaying leadership abilities including delegating and team

building

• Experience in training staff

• Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends & public holidays

• Must be fluent in English with an understanding of Afrikaans

• Must have an acceptable track record/performance record with regard to the

technical and behavioural competencies required to perform in this position
Key Responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with the Pathologists and the Laboratory Manager, in their pursuit to provide patient excellence and to further establish Path Care as the laboratory
of choice.

• Standing in duties when manager is on leave.

• Actively work to harness the value of people.

• Model, align to and drive the Path Care values thereby contributing to a purpose-driven and CARE values-based laboratory.

• Mentor, develop and train team members so to empower team members and encourage individual growth and development within the scope of practice.

• Perform on-site training of staff as well as provide support for less experienced colleagues within the scope of practice.

• Participate in the consistent implementation of operational processes to the standards of ‘best practice’, while optimising the use of laboratory resources.

• Investigate, recommend and implement initiatives to improve/enhance operational efficiencies within the scope of practice.

• Address and manage complaints/queries timeously and effectively that are within the scope of practice.

• Manage reagents and equipment.

• Perform advanced maintenance, housekeeping and troubleshooting of technical problems within the scope of practice.

• Identify and manage the needs of all internal and external stakeholders in order to prioritise and optimise patient care.

• Collaborate and lead others so as to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.

Path Care Vermaak 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.