Medical Technologist (HPC/MDT 1) - Black River Hospital

Summary

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position at the BLACK RIVER HOSPITAL: Medical Technologist (HPC/MDT 1) Temporary Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Technologist, the incumbent will be responsible for performing routine analytical laboratory testing in the disciplines of Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Banking, and Serology, utilizing specialized automated equipment to enhance patient care. 💰Basic Salary: $3,241,533 – $3,853,164 JMD per annum any allowance (s) attached to the post

Responsibilities

• • Receives samples, records descriptions, prepares slides, stains tissues, and makes microscopic examinations.
• • 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, and diphtheria.
• • Takes blood samples, carries out qualitative screening of all blood serum, performs tests to identify abnormalities such as sickle cell, anemia, coagulation disorders, hypertension, and diabetes.
• • Prepares films of blood to determine white blood cell differential cell count and identify blood group.
• • Prepares serological samples to provide qualitative and quantitative analysis of antibodies to specific diseases.
• • Keeps files of tests completed and maintains laboratory equipment.
• • Gives guidance to Technical Assistants and evaluates job functions of Technical Assistants, submitting evaluations to the Level II Medical Technologist for review.
• • Performs emergency duties.
• • Participates in local and overseas seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• • Makes routine checks of machines and equipment and reports any aspects of malfunctioning.

Required Skills

• • Ability to maintain professional standards and satisfactory working relationships.
• • Good oral communication skills.
• • Good interpersonal skills.
• • Good organizational and time management skills.
• • Willingness to work with the realization that errors may have serious consequences for patients and to work with infectious materials.
• • Ability to collect specimens with the secure cooperation of a variety of types of patients, some of whom are in disturbed conditions.
• • Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in completing tests in emergency cases.
• • Ability to use a microscope for long hours and awareness of hazards involved in handling chemicals and infectious materials.
• • Considerable initiative and and judgment involved in identifying abnormalities and responding to STAT requests.

Qualifications

• • Graduate of an accredited tertiary level institution with a B.Sc. Degree in Medical Technology
• • Successful completion of the prescribed period of internship
• • Obtain registration by the Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine
• • Possess at least 2 years of laboratory experience.

Additional Information and Instructions

**PLEASE NOTE APPLICATION WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. KINDLY INDICATE IN THE ‘SUBJECT LINE’ THE NAME OF THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING** Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Tuesday, June 10, 2025 to: The Assistant Human Resource Officer Black River Hospital 45 High Street, Black River, St. Elizabeth Tell: (876) 965-9294 📧 Email: brhjobs00@gmail.com 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Important Notes: Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

About Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA)

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth.

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