Laboratory Technologist

Requirements
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Registration with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologists Board is mandatory;
• Demonstrable computer literacy;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• Positive attitude towards work and other members of the team;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Unquestionable integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic with attention to timeliness.
 
Responsibilities
• Receive and analyze Haematology/special Haematology specimens.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls in Haematology/special Haematology to ensure validity of reports.
• Manage routine and planned preventive maintenance of equipment in Haematology.
• Perform tests with maximum efficiency ensuring maximum utilization of reagents and time following laid down standard operating procedures.
• Communicate urgent/critical/abnormal test results within recommended period of time and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Observe/comply with Health & Safety requirements in the laboratory by maintaining high standards of hygiene and general cleanliness in the work area.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Participate in continuous medical education
• Receive specimens for Immunohaematology and carry out appropriate testing observing internal quality checks to ensure validity of test results.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures in Haematology and Immuno-haematology.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or designee