Medical Laboratory Scientist at Coastal Specialist Clinic

Job Summary

• The Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing a wide range of laboratory tests to produce and interpret results to assist clinicians in diagnosing and treating disease.
• You will also ensure the accuracy of laboratory results, and assist in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Stock Inventory.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Examining and analyzing body fluids, tissues and cells
• Identifying potentially harmful microorganisms
• Analyzing the chemical makeup of body fluids using computer-aided and manual techniques
• Responsible for receiving, storing and preparing various kinds of specimens including blood samples for analysis.
• Evaluating test results for accuracy and preparing reports for physicians
• Helping interpret test results for physicians and patients
• Using complex computer systems for data entry, retrieval and analysis
• Ensuring laboratory quality control and safety standards throughout the laboratory
• Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with specimens
• Cross-match blood for transfusion
• Guide and supervise junior staff and technicians
• Supervising inventory Convey relevant details of the procedures directly to patients in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.
• Data inputting and maintenance of the relevant database.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of the Laboratory and report to the Team lead.
• Supervise junior colleagues as directed by the Team Lead
• Adhere to the laboratory room dress code and neat appearance.
• Report machine downtime to the team lead promptly and escalate where necessary
• Apply and ensure all standard legislation, policies, and procedures correctly to own work.
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting all laboratory instrumentations and equipment.
• Identify with other team members the risks and priorities for improving the service, making constructive suggestions for improvement
• Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue following applicable laws, standards or policies.
• Ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for patients, clients and staff members.
• Comply with all the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019