Medical Technologist

The Laboratory Department provides a wide variety of services located at the Health Services Authority. Diagnostic tests are conducted in Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Serology, Blood Banking, Parasitology and Phlebotomy areas.

Primary Responsibilities: The successful applicant must be proficient in all disciplines of the laboratory, and devote 90% of time to sample collection, diagnostic testing, interpretation and reporting of results. The postholder is responsible for ensuring that diagnostic tests are performed accurately, reliably and in a timely manner. Accurate documentation of all procedures for the records and for reference is required. Attention is paid particularly to pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic factors that affect test results.

Qualification & Experience: The candidate must possess a four (4) year diploma/degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and hold registration of a recognized professional society. A minimum of five years post-graduate experience in all disciplines is required and specialized training (1½-2 years) in any of the disciplines of Medical Technology would be an asset. The candidate must also hold a valid license from either of the seven (7) jurisdictions; Jamaica, Canada, USA, United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia as specified in the Health Practice Law, Cayman Islands.