Lionel Sizwe Mateka
Medical Technologist
Cape Town
Summary
Motivated professional with various laboratory skills, works to achieve highest standards of excellence for all assigned tasks. Displays commitment to achieving organizational success. Possesses strong capacity to make significant contributions to laboratory department.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Medical Technologist, Microbiology
University Of Cape Town
CAPE TOWN, western cape
04.2024 - Current
- Contributed to ongoing research efforts by assisting in the collection, isolation, and identification of bacterial strains for study purposes.
- Assisted in the implementation of innovative technologies that improved diagnostic capabilities within the microbiology department.
- Increased accuracy of test results by maintaining proper calibration and validation of laboratory instruments.
- Mentored new staff members on best practices in the microbiology lab, ensuring consistent adherence to safety protocols and procedure guidelines.
Medical Technology Intern
National Health Laboratory Service
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Specimen labelling
- Processing of specimens such as: Urines, Stools, Tissues, Pus, CSF and Pus swabs
- Processing of positive blood culture bottles
- Reading culture media and interpreting the results
- Performing biochemical tests for microbial identification
- Conducting microbial sensitivity testing
- Reading and interpreting fungal cultures
- Decontaminating specimens in the TB laboratory
- Processing of TB specimens
- Conducting molecular tests for identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Reading Gram Stained preparations for specimens including: Tissues, Sterile fluids, Sputum and CSF
- Reading Wet preparations for samples such as: urines and Stools
Education
BHSc - Medical Laboratory Science : Health Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Matric Certificate - undefined
Thabang Secondary School
01.2015 - 12.2015
Skills
Specimen labeling
Processing of specimens
Reading culture media
Interpreting results
Performing biochemical tests
Conducting microbial sensitivity testing
Reading fungal cultures
Decontaminating specimens
Processing TB specimens
Conducting molecular tests
Reading Gram Stained preparations
Reading Wet preparations
Machine Operation Proficiency
Quality Assurance
Equipment Sterilizing
Culture preparation
Gram staining expertise
Aseptic technique proficiency
Specimen analysis
Equipment testing and calibration
Laboratory equipment maintenance
Inventory control
Quality control
Medical equipment operation
Microbiology expertise
Slide preparation
Laboratory organization
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Chemical Disposing
Time management
Communication
Computer literacy
Attentive to details
Problem-solving abilities
Team leadership
Multitasking
Decision-making
Data collection
Laboratory safety protocols
Critical thinking
Infection control measures
Active listening
Sterilization techniques
Clinical research
Microscopic techniques
Relationship building
Coaching and mentoring
Task prioritization
Patient records management
Continuous improvement
References
Anthea Ryan
0724799485
anthea.ryan@nhls.ac.za
Eibrahiem Jacobs
0832941043
eibrahiem JACOBSEB@cput.ac.za
Timeline
Medical Technologist, Microbiology
University Of Cape Town
04.2024 - Current
Medical Technology Intern
National Health Laboratory Service
01.2023 - 12.2023
Matric Certificate - undefined
Thabang Secondary School
01.2015 - 12.2015
BHSc - Medical Laboratory Science : Health Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology