Medical Technologist 2 (HPC/MDT 2) - (St. Ann, St. Mary & Portland)

Summary

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and 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 suitable qualified persons to fill the position of Medical Technologist 2 at the St. Ann, St. Mary & Portland Health Departments. Salary Range: 💰 $3,759,184 – $4,468,488 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• • Assist the Medical Officer (Health) in assessing quality assurance and workflow within the laboratory.
• • Lead in the monitoring of Quality Indicators.
• • Lead in the review of, and partake in corrective action when there is an incident.
• • Perform venipuncture and/or capillary blood collection to obtain appropriate samples and/or blood units.
• • Verify specimen suitability and validate documentation to ensure that it corresponds with the specimen.
• • Prepare specimens, reagents, and quality control material for testing procedures.
• • Validate the accuracy and precision of laboratory results, using appropriate quality control procedures.
• • Assist in the supervision and training of Medical Technologist 1 and Technical Assistants.
• • Undertake routine and complex testing procedures in the various sections of the specialized department or laboratory.
• • Adhere to safety protocols of the organization, ensuring the health and safety of self, other staff, and visitors.
• • Lead or participate in agreed research and development projects undertaken by the specialized department or laboratory.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of in the following disciplines:

  • • clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Histology
• • Haematology, Immunohaematology and Cytology.
• • Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management Systems and Laboratory Standard (ISO 15189/ISO17025/ISO 9001)
• • Member of on or both Medical Technology professional association (CASMET / MTAJ)
• • 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.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from a reputable academic institution
• • Professional License with the Council, Professions Supplemental to Medicine (CPSM) in Jamaica
• • Two (2) years working experience

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Friday, 2025 May 30 to: The Director, Human Resource Management & Development North East Regional Health Authority 34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre Ocho Rios, St. Ann 📧 Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm 📠 Fax: (876) 795-2747 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. 🙏 Note: We thank all applicants for responding; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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