Medical Technologist

NORTH-EAST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (HPC/MDT 1)

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health &  Wellness, with responsibility for the management  and delivery of Public Health  Services within the  parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland invites  applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Medical
Technologist at the Port Maria Hospital.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing Services, the incumbent is responsible for direct and indirect nursing care and treatment of patients/clients at the hospital with exception of the delivery of babies.

Requirements

• Diploma in Medical Technology from an  accredited institution plus completion of the prescribed period of internship;
• Two (2) years working experience;
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Responsibilities

• Receives samples, records description,  prepare slides, stain tissues, makes  microscopic examinations;
• Prepares bacteriological media to be used in propagating cultures;
• Prepares simple reagents for use in clinical laboratory tests;
• Cultivates pathologic bacteria and other microorganisms for detection and  identification of diseases such as Typhoid,  Cholera, Tuberculosis, Diphtheria;
• Takes blood samples, carries out qualitative screen of all blood serum  performs tests to identify abnormalities  such as sickle cell, Anaemia, Coagulation  disorders, Hypertension and Diabetes;
• Prepare films of blood to determine white blood cells differential cell count. Identifies blood group;
• Prepare serological samples to provide qualitative and quantitative analysis of antibodies to specific diseases;
• Maintain files of tests completed and  maintain laboratory equipment.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Histopathology, Haematology, Blood Banking and Cytology;
• Knowledge of standard laboratory techniques and procedures;
• Knowledge of the care and preservation of  specimens;
• Knowledge of the care and maintenance of  laboratory equipment;
• Ability to accurately perform standard  laboratory procedures, and to observe  results;
• Ability to recognize human tissue and  fluids;
• Skill in operating laboratory equipment and apparatus;
• Skill in collecting specimens efficiently and painlessly. 

Note

Salary Scale: $ 1,146,743 – 1,363,117 per annum.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios
St. Ann

 

Fax: (876) 795–2747

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

 

Base Salary: Undisclosed