Experienced Medical Technician/Technologist/Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology) – St. Georges, Port Elizabeth

Experienced Medical Technician/Technologist/Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology) – St. Georges, Port Elizabeth

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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.

An opportunity exists for an Experienced Medical Technician/Technologist/Laboratory Scientist to join the team in the Microbiology department at our St. Georges branch in Port Elizabeth. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of displaying Microbiology competence and who has a high level of ethics and integrity while consistently aligning with the PathCare values.

Key Competency Requirements

  • 3-year Biomedical Technology diploma/4-year Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technician Certificate qualification in Clinical Pathology/Microbiology
  • Current registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Pathology/Microbiology
  • Computer literate with Meditech knowledge
  • Knowledge/understanding Material Management system
  • 3-5 years’ Microbiology experience post HPCSA registration
  • Experience in technical procedure development is advantageous
  • Experience in QC review process and experience in maintaining QC systems including SANAS audits
  • Experience in Materials Management
  • Experience on Vitek / Vitek MS , Genexpert , Biofire
  • Experience with troubleshooting instruments
  • Client-focused with strong interpersonal relations & collaborative skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Display initiative
  • 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
  • Ability to work alone in the laboratory
  • Must have a proven track record of developing and maintaining relationships positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders
  • A proven track of Leadership ability including motivating and influencing employees
  • Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of people
  • Must be fluent in English with an understanding of Afrikaans
  • Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends & public holidays
  • Must have an acceptable track record/performance record with regard to the technical and behavioral competencies required to perform in this position

Key Competency Requirements

  • Work collaboratively with Pathologists, Laboratory manager and Senior Technologists in their pursuit to provide patient excellence
  • Perform advanced maintenance, housekeeping and troubleshooting of technical problems
  • Manage reagents and equipment
  • Stock management- Perform effective stock management with efficiency studies
  • Assist with Proficiency testing schedules and PT reviews
  • Be involved in Trend analysis in context of ISO 15189
  • Model, align to and drive the PathCare values thereby contributing to a purpose- driven CARE values- based environment

Please note that all the shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a technical proficiency test to assess their level of competence.

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), annual bonus, competitive maternity benefits, 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 elizabeth.cloete@pathcare.net

Closing date: Friday, 10th October 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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