Medical Technologist

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 at the St.  Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital.

Reporting to the Dental Surgeon, the individual will assist the Dental Surgeon and Dental Nurse in  carrying out all routine dental procedures.

Qualification and Experience

•  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.

Key Duties

• 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: $ 2,998,418 - $ 3,564,176 per annum.

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, August 18, 2023.

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

Contact

The Director,
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations
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