Clinical Associates (Histology) – Lyttleton, Centurion

Clinical Associates (Histology) – Lyttleton, Centurion

WE MAKE PATIENT CARE A PRIORITY. IF YOU DO, JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!

PathCare is a partnership of pathologists in private practice across South Africa that has been assisting doctors and healthcare professionals determine and confirm diagnoses since 1923. We are registered with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) and all our laboratories are SANAS accredited.

Opportunities exist for two Clinical Associates to join our team in the Histology Laboratory in Lyttleton, Centurion. We seek professionals who display a high level of ethics and integrity, with appropriate laboratory medicine expertise and experience, and a proven track record of aligning with our values.

Key Competency Requirements

  • Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP)
  • Current registration with HPCSA
  • Intermediate computer literacy (LIMS, Microsoft Office)
  • Grossing knowledge/experience
  • Technical training experience
  • A proven track record of aligning with PathCare values
  • Client focused with strong interpersonal relations (internal and external clients)
  • Effective verbal and electronic communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Innovative
  • Planning and organisational skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and display resilience and tenacity in challenging situations
  • Leadership and decision-making skills
  • Advanced problem-solving ability (including troubleshooting)
  • Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of individuals Must have an acceptable track record/performance record with regard to the technical and behavioural competencies required to perform in this position

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory and workflow management

  • Perform dissecting of specimens
  • Collect and /or receive specimens
  • Describe, dissect, photograph and sample macroscopic specimens
  • Handle and maintain specimen storage
  • Resolve/refer queries and After-Requests related to dissecting specimens
  • Assist (label and record) with cutups
  • Handle complaints/queries related to dissecting timeously and effectively.
  • Assist with ad hoc duties as and when required. e.g. administrative duties
  • Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping

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 and Disability cover), an annual bonus, competitive maternity benefits, a health care allowance, discounted pathology tests, payment of HPCSA/SANC annual registration fees and developmental opportunities at the PathCare Training Academy.

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

Closing date: Thursday, 20 November 2025

Please note: by applying for this position, your application will be subject to verification checks of your driver’s licence, ID document, qualifications/proof of registration, credit and criminal checks if required. Candidates must be willing to participate in a rigorous evaluation process.

PathCare 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. All qualified candidates including people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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