Medical Technologist MDT 1

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.

Salary range: $ 3,241,533 - $ 3,853,164) per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

Job Summary
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.

Qualification & Experience

• 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. 

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving samples, records description,  prepares slides, stain tissues, makes  microscopic examinations;
• Preparing simple re-agents for use in  clinical laboratory tests;
• Cultivating pathologic bacteria and other  microorganisms for detection and  identification of diseases such as typhoid,  cholera, tuberculosis, diphtheria;
• Taking 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;
• Preparing films of blood to determine white  blood cells differential cell count and identify  blood group;
• Prepares serological samples to provide qualitative and quantitative analysis of  antibodies to specific diseases;
• Keeping files of tests completed and  maintains laboratory equipment;
• Giving guidance to Technical Assistant and  evaluates job functions of the Technical  Assistant and submits evaluation to the  Level II Medical Technologist for review;
• Performing emergency duties;
• Participating in local and overseas  seminars, workshops and conferences;
• Making routine checks of machines and  equipment and reports any in aspect of  malfunctioning.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• 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 from secure co- operation of a variety of types of patients,  some of whom are in disturbed conditions;
• Attention of details and ability to work under  pressure in completing tests in emergency  cases;
• Ability to use microscope for long hours and hazards involved in handling chemicals and  infectious materials;
• Considerable initiative and judgement  involved in identifying abnormalities and  responding to STAT requests.

Note

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

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

Contact

The Assistant Human Resource Officer
Black River Hospital
45 High Street, Black River,

St. Elizabeth,

Jamaica

 

Telephone: (876) 965-9294

Email: brhjobs00@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed