Laboratory Technologist
Job summary
Ensure provision of effective, efficient, quality laboratory services. Objectives: • Timely availability of services in the laboratory • Quality services • Reliability of the services • Accurate records • Effective maintenance of equipment • Effective communication
Job descriptions & requirements
· Organize work station for the day’s workload at phlebotomy.
· Ensure that the environmental health and occupational safety measures and regulations are adhered to in the Laboratory
· Ensure that blood collection apparatus is well stocked and readily available at all times in the phlebotomy area.
· Collection and labelling of patients samples.
· Storage of samples before analysis and Proper packaging and documentation of samples for referral.
· Preparation of reagents and working solutions as per the manufacturers’ instruction.
· Receive specimens as per acceptance criteria and review the doctor’s request.
· Run daily quality control checks to ensure the analyzer functionality and document.
· Analyze tests as requested using the approved standard operating procedure.
· Analyze and report EQA testing followed by corrective action if need be.
· Review, Release and Report results
· Perform and document trouble shooting for any nonconformance followed by corrective action.
· Retain analyzed samples as per retention guideline in place
· Use of laboratory information systems, in particular: accessing patient data and information, entering patient data and examination results, changing patient data or examination results
· Maintain accurate records of services carried out by ensuring correct data entry into the system and registers.
· Dispatch laboratory results and or reports to appropriate users while maintaining accurate records of the tests carried out and keeping correct data entry on report forms and maintain confidentiality.
· Perform routine preventive maintenance of the laboratory equipment, troubleshoot broken down equipment, and ensure routine and accurate calibration of the equipment.
· Ensure maintenance of high standards of hygiene and general cleanliness and that the infection control guidelines are adhered to in the laboratory.
· To ensure smooth communication between the laboratory, its clients and with the Senior Management is maintained at all times
· Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the laboratory coordinator or Laboratory Director.
· Restock work area with all needed supplies for the next day
Important safety tips
- Do not make any payment without confirming with the BrighterMonday Customer Support Team.
- If you think this advert is not genuine, please report it via the Report Job link below.
