Medical Laboratory Technician at Atlantic Hall Schools

The Medical Laboratory Technician will be responsible for performing routine medical or clinical laboratory examinations for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease. Administers tests of blood, bodily fluids, and tissue in an attempt to assist physicians in treating and diagnosing ailments.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Medical Laboratory Technician certificate from a recognized school of Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience (post qualification) as a Medical Laboratory Technologist with ability to carry out various laboratory tests without supervision.
• Candidate must understand quality control and quality assurance requirements and follow policies to validate test results.
• Must be registered with a practicing license.
• Familiarity and experience with use of microscopy, Haematology analyzers, centrifuges, electrophoresis machine, etc.
• Prior experience working in private or government hospital setting.
• Must be highly proficient in the use of Microscope to examine slides of blood, urine, stools, etc.
• Attention to details, organization and problem solving skills
• High level of proactivity and ability to follow through on assigned tasks
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• High sense of commitment, responsibility and accountability
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzing laboratory reports for accuracy
• Operating and calibrating  of  medical equipment
• Delivering test results to doctors on duty
• Collects and prepares samples from patients.
• Performs basic assigned tests in a timely fashion according to set Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Prepares required reagents, media, solutions and stains following established formulas and techniques. Organize work by sorting specimens, matching work orders with specimen labels, checking and logging specimens correctly and accurately.
• Prepares monthly reports of tests carried out and the cost per patient.
• Responsible for ongoing enhancement of professional competency by participating in relevant CPD/CME Trainings.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities promptly in a professional, empathetic manner with an understanding of and respect for patients’ rights.
• Collects and compiles requests of reagents from the Lab; review them against the Unit’s stock.
• Conducts monthly check on needed and/or expired reagents & consumables inventory; submits report to the HOD, Clinic for appropriate action.
• Submits list of required reagents and other items to the HOD, Clinic at the end of each term.
• Conducts and/or supervises the cleaning of instruments and work-benches; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly at all times.
• Ability to work under pressure including taking alternate weekend call duty.