Nokuthanda Sigudhla
Medical Technologist
Shongwe Mission
Summary
1. I would like to apply for the advertised post so that I can utilize the knowledge I had obtained, attitudes and skills in the performance of medical procedures needed for Clinical pathology and total quality management in the laboratory. 2. Cultivate skills in critical and analytical thinking to advance awareness in Medical Laboratory Science and contribute to the challenges of the profession. 3. Sustain moral and proper values in the service of society and in the practice of the profession. 4. Understanding and knowledge of ISO 15189:2022
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Quality assurance officer
Rob Ferreira NHLS
- Duration: 3 months Contract
- Key responsibilities
- Reviewing SOPS, quality management systems.
- Handling and managing non-conformances, customer complaints.
- Compile monthly report.
- Documenting quality assurance file.
- Ensuring that the laboratory is using updated SOPS.
- I have assisted with validation of chemistry analyzer Dxl 800.
Work integrated learning student
National health laboratory service (NHLS)
01.2015
- Duration: 6 months
Medical Technologist
National Health Laboratory Services
06.2024 - Current
- Operate Alinity M for HIV viral( super user), cobas Integra 400,FBC analyzer XN 500,BFT 11 for coagulation and GXP for Covid-19 detection.
- Serving notice: one month.
Medical Technologist
NHLS Nelson Mandela Academic Laboratory (NMAL)
12.2018 - 05.2024
- Key responsibilities
- Process patient samples according to SOP.
- Running of quality controls.
- Operating Vitek machine, Myla, Biotek and Bact Alert.
- Operating of Autoplak and Previcolor machine
- Performing manual test.
- Rapid HIV and Rapid Hepatitis testing
- Perform andrology.
- Perform neurocysticercosis ELISA.
- Participate in external quality assurance.
- Departmental training officer for work integrated learning and intern medical technologists and newly qualified technologists.
- I work in SANAS accredited laboratory and it's maintained.
- I was part of HPCSA audit and NMAL was approved by HPCSA to train Clinical pathology and Specials students.
- Understanding of Financial ledger inquiry
- Perform verification and validation of tests.
Clinical Pathology Intern student
NHLS Nelson Mandela Academic Laboratory (NMAL)
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Key responsibilities:
- Receiving, processing patient samples according to standard operating procedure under supervision of medical technologist.
- Performing maintenance and controls.
- Receiving and recording of stock control.
- Temperature chart monitoring.
- Haematology I have used the following machines Sysmex and Advia for full blood count parameter and ACL lite for coagulation.
- Hematek staining machine.
Education
Matriculation with Bachelor -
Joseph Matsebula Secondary School
NDip - Biomedical Technology
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
B-Tech - Biomedical Technology
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
SMLTSA board exam - undefined
Skills
Computer Literacy Skills Word, and Excel 2013
Understanding of quality management system
Specimen analysis
Equipment testing and calibration
Excellent Communication
Organization and Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Good Telephone Etiquette
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Training and Development
Certification
Registration confirmation for: MISS NOKUTHANDA SIGUDHLA
References
I, Mofokeng, Rob Ferreira NHLS lab manager, 013 741 1014, 082 808 2862, Rob Ferreira NHLS
Interests
I enjoy reading short stories, I'm passionate about teaching, I like public speaking, Executive member of Mpumalanga Sisonkhe Youth Development
Timeline
Medical Technologist
National Health Laboratory Services
06.2024 - Current
Medical Technologist
NHLS Nelson Mandela Academic Laboratory (NMAL)
12.2018 - 05.2024
Clinical Pathology Intern student
NHLS Nelson Mandela Academic Laboratory (NMAL)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Work integrated learning student
National health laboratory service (NHLS)
01.2015
Quality assurance officer
Rob Ferreira NHLS
NDip - Biomedical Technology
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
B-Tech - Biomedical Technology
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
SMLTSA board exam - undefined
Matriculation with Bachelor -
Joseph Matsebula Secondary School