Ryno Freidberg
East London
Summary
Qualified Medical Technologist with experience in training and development of staff. I am passionate about sharing information in my field, obtaining new knowledge and skills, and helping others develop to their full potential. I enjoy new challenges and being able to apply my skills to find suitable solutions to problems. I value efficiency, accuracy, professionalism, and effective communication skills, which I strive to incorporate in my own career and dealings with others.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Trainer
Ampath Trust
East London
11.2012 - Current
- Actively involved in the recruiting and selection of students and interns.
- Development and implementation of training schedules.
- Supervision of interns and students, and coordination of practical laboratory training.
- Facilitation of Board Exam/UoT exit examination theoretical training and preparation of intern Medical Technologists and Student Medical Laboratory Scientists (Clinical Pathology), student Technicians (Clinical Pathology and Microbiology) and student Laboratory Assistants.
- Setting and assessing knowledge assessment on theory covered for Board Exam/UoT exit examination preparation.
- Facilitation of GLP, Haematology morphology and On-the-Job training for qualified staff.
- Development and maintenance of learner manuals, training material, and training aids..
- Development and maintenance of filing system for training-related documentation.
- Assisting laboratory staff with technical, Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) related queries.
- Designing, facilitating, and administering in-house CPD case studies.
Laboratory Manager
NHLS
Whittlesea
06.2010 - 10.2012
- Assisted in the establishment of a new peripheral laboratory at a rural government hospital.
- Implementation of Quality Management System.
- Recruiting, training, and management of technical laboratory staff.
- Verification of new analysers and test methods.
- Performing QC, instrument calibrations, and maintenance.
- Troubleshooting instrument errors.
- Performing analytical procedures on patient samples.
- Implementing and maintaining a stock control system.
- Preparing annual laboratory budget.
- Preparing patient results reports and communicating results to clients.
- Liaising with clients, reps and other laboratories.
Intern Medical Technologist
NHLS
Port Elizabeth
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Preparing laboratory benches and analysers for daily sample analysis.
- Checking patient specimens for suitability and quality.
- Performing routine instrument QC, calibrations, and maintenance.
- Performing routine analysis of patient samples in Chemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, Immunology and TB.
- Communicating patient results to clients.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Teaching, Training And Assessing Learning - Teaching
City And Guilds - Gray Training
Johannesburg, South Africa04-2018
Magister Technologiae Biomedical Technology - Biomedical Technology
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa04-2009
Baccalaureus Technologiae Biomedical Technology - Biomedical Technology
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa04-2007
National Diploma Biomedical Technology - Biomedical Technology
Port Elizabeth Technikon
Port Elizabeth, South Africa04-2006
Skills
- Employee training
- Curriculum development
- Technical troubleshooting
- Quality management
- Laboratory techniques
- Regulatory compliance
- Performance assessment
- Clinical pathology
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Team coordination
- Effective communication
- Student mentoring
- Health and safety
- Continuous professional development
- Assessments experience
- Learning strategies
- Class development
- Learning management systems
- Creativity and innovation
- Analytical thinking
- Employee interviewing
- Program design
- Facilitate group discussions
- Adult learning theories
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Professional Affiliations and Positions Held
- National Examiner - Medical Technology Clinical Pathology HPCSA Board Examinations - SMLTSA, January 2015 - March 2018
- National Moderator - Medical Technology Clinical Pathology HPCSA Board Examinations - SMLTSA, September 2018 - September 2020
- National Moderator - Medical Technicians Clinical Pathology HPCSA Board Examinations, SMLTSA, October 2021 - Present
- Chairperson - SMLTSA Scientific Advisory Committee for Clinical Pathology, December 2018 - December 2022
- Chairperson, SMLTSA National Education Committee, January 2021 - Present
- SMLTSA Vice President, October 2023 – Present
References
- Presila Naicker, Ampath Trust| naickerp@ampath.co.za | 012 648 1252
- Sharon Masinga, Ampath Trust| masingas@ampath.co.za | 012 678 1315
- Arlene Winn, Ampath Trust| winna@ampath.co.za | 043 703 4371
- Yuleen Carelse, SMLTSA | administrator@smltsa.org.za | 021 531 1231
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technical Trainer
Ampath Trust
11.2012 - Current
Laboratory Manager
NHLS
06.2010 - 10.2012
Intern Medical Technologist
NHLS
01.2009 - 05.2010
Advanced Diploma in Teaching, Training And Assessing Learning - Teaching
City And Guilds - Gray Training
Magister Technologiae Biomedical Technology - Biomedical Technology
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Baccalaureus Technologiae Biomedical Technology - Biomedical Technology
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
National Diploma Biomedical Technology - Biomedical Technology
Port Elizabeth Technikon
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