Risihangwe Mulaudzi
Polokwane
Summary
Results-driven Medical Technician with expertise in clinical pathology, quality management systems, and laboratory instrument operation. Skilled in standard operating procedures and adaptable to fast-paced environments. Enhanced operational efficiency through accurate patient data collection and innovative laboratory workflows.
Overview
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Certification
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year of post-secondary education
6
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years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
STATMed- Emergency care (Mediclinic)
Polokwane
10.2025 - Current
- Performed clinical laboratory tests across haematology, immunology, and clinical chemistry.
- Reviewed and verified patient test results to support timely diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Communicated with pathologists and clinicians to provide relevant diagnostic information.
- Operated, maintained, and calibrated laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with required specifications.
- Recorded instrument maintenance and quality control results, troubleshooting malfunctions promptly.
- Applied quality assurance processes and standard operating procedures for corrective actions.
- Maintained quality control standards, contributing to successful internal and external audits.
- Adhered to GLP procedures to support a safe working environment.
- Assisted in training laboratory personnel, enhancing team capability and knowledge sharing.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Path24
Germiston
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Method Validation & Compliance: Participated in Sysmex method validation with 100% adherence to ISO15189 standards, ensuring accuracy.
- Validated Sysmex method with Technical Manager, verifying and interfacing results on new analyzer to ensure compliance.
- Quality Control: Conduct daily internal/external QC checks to ensure accurate results are reported
- Ensured timely action and communication of abnormal results to maintain patient safety. according to relevant SOP
- Collaborated with pathologists and patients for result clarification, facilitating efficient communication under time constraints.
- Maintained accurate documentation for laboratory processes and patient data to support quality audits
- Supported quality management systems team in developing and implementing SOPs to strengthen compliance.
- Provided technical and administrative support in daily operations to ensure timely case resolutions
- Optimized workflow by troubleshooting instruments and proactively initiating improvements
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ampath Laboratories
Kuilrivier
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Processed and tracked diagnostic tests, maintaining high service accuracy and turnaround times
- Tracked and analysed laboratory data using Unity and Meditech systems, resolving discrepancies promptly to uphold service accuracy.
- Troubleshot laboratory instruments, resolving issues promptly to minimise downtime.
- Root Cause Analysis: Investigated non-conformances and implemented corrective actions to improve instrument reliability.
- Collaborated with pathologists and clinicians to optimize lab processes according to clinical needs, improving workflow efficiency.
- Supported internal audits and SOP compliance directly interacting with both internal stakeholders and patients.
- Organized pending items for efficient processing. and outstanding items using Meditech system.
- Executed administrative functions using Microsoft Office and Meditech systems, supporting overall laboratory operations.
- Adapted to rapidly changing technologies and methodologies in medical laboratory science, continuously enhancing professional knowledge.
- Managed patient care coordination at Netcare, ensuring effective communication with healthcare teams.
Learner Technician
Ampath Laboratories
Centurion
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Optimised test processing workflows, achieving 15% reduction in processing times through procedural enhancements.
- Performed diagnostic testing using advanced equipment and techniques.: Performed RNA/DNA extraction and qPCR using Alinity M and QuantStudio 5 systems.
- Verified the accuracy of diagnostic results through meticulous checks of various advanced diagnostic devices by performing routine maintenance and calibration.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate health documentation.: Maintained documentation for health and safety protocols and equipment calibration.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, fostering a safe working environment for all staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science Honours - Medical Microbiology, Advanced Immunological concepts and Techniques, Research methodology, Roles of Bacteria in Diseases and Environment
University of Venda
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Microbiology, Mathematics, Virology, Immunology, Bacteriology, Statistics, Microbiology
University of Venda
Skills
- Laboratory techniques (chemistry, hematology, molecular biology and immunology)
- Method validation
- Quality control
- Instrument operations
- Laboratory information systems
- Diagnostic imaging
- Quality assurance
- Laboratory training
- Inventory management
- Patient reports
- Monthly reporting
- Root cause analysis
Certification
- Excel Essential Training, Linkedin Learning, 2024
- ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2) (GCP), 2024
- SHE (Health and Safety) E-learning, 2024
- Quality Management Systems, 2024
- SMLTSA board exam, 2023
- Medical Technician-Clinical Pathology (HPCSA), 2023
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), 2022
References
- Bakada Bulelani, Senior Medical Technologist, Ampath Laboratories, Bakadab@ampath.co.za, 021 900 6400
- Concilia Moseya, Quality Officer, STATMed, Concilia@statmed.co.za, 0641932576
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
STATMed- Emergency care (Mediclinic)
10.2025 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Path24
12.2024 - 09.2025
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ampath Laboratories
12.2023 - 12.2024
Learner Technician
Ampath Laboratories
01.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science Honours - Medical Microbiology, Advanced Immunological concepts and Techniques, Research methodology, Roles of Bacteria in Diseases and Environment
University of Venda
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Microbiology, Mathematics, Virology, Immunology, Bacteriology, Statistics, Microbiology
University of Venda