Medical Technologist MDT 1

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. 

Post: Medical Technologist (HPC/MDT 1)

Salary Scale: $3,241,533 – 3,853,164 per annum

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 and specialized techniques

• 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

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, 
Jamaica

Fax: (876) 795-2747

Email: jobs@nerha.org.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed