Experienced Medical Technologist/Laboratory Scientist – Louis Leipoldt, Cape Town

Experienced Medical Technologist/Laboratory Scientist – Louis Leipoldt, Cape Town

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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 Technologist/Laboratory Scientist to join the team at our Louis Leipoldt branch in Cape Town. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of displaying Clinical 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 or 4-year Medical Laboratory Scientist degree in Clinical Pathology
  • Current registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Pathology
  • Computer literate with Meditech knowledge
  • Knowledge/understanding of Material Management system
  • 3-5 years’ Clinical experience post HPCSA registration
  • Experience in technical procedure development and implementation
  • Experience in QC review process and experience in maintaining QC systems including SANAS audits
  • Experience in Materials Management
  • Experience on Abbott Alinity, Sysmex FBC XN analyser, Siemens 600 series
  • Experience with troubleshooting instruments
  • Point of care experience will be advantageous
  • 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 Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with Pathologists, Zone Manager and Senior Technologist in their pursuit to provide patient excellence
  • Model, align to and drive the PathCare values thereby contributing to a purpose- driven CARE values- based environment
  • Perform advanced maintenance, housekeeping and troubleshooting of technical problems
  • Manage reagents and equipment
  • Stock management- Syspro experience and effective stock management with efficiency studies
  • Act as QC officer- experience in Exception report reviews, Proficiency testing and Uncertainty of Measurement reviews
  • Be involved in Trend analysis in context of ISO 15189

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 adele.raybin@pathcare.net

Closing date: Monday, 22nd September 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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