Medical Laboratory Technician at EHA Clinics

Duties and Responsibilites
Purpose:

• Perform phlebotomy on adults and children 
• Provide assistance in various functions of the laboratory 
• Maintain and update laboratory checklists regularly
• Provide assistance in various functions of the laboratory
• Operate and manage automatic hematology and chemistry analyzers, pipettes, thermometers, balances, and other lab apparatus. 
• Label, sort and record specimens and organize all information into the computer system 
• Proficiency in performing laboratory inventory.
• Document patient and family education.
• Use a Lab Information Management System for specimen tracking, results entry, and reporting.
• Lead/encourage multidisciplinary approach for patient’s discharge. 
• Develop and provide the teaching plan utilizing the patient education manual. 
• Enhance laboratory services and laboratory reputation.

Enagagement:

• Identify and communicates abnormal results by alerting supervisory personnel, the patient, physician, or nurse.
• Communicate with patients and family members in a professional, compassionate and respectful manner to facilitate healthcare delivery as a team member.

Delivery:

• Process and enhances laboratory services and laboratory reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Operate sophisticated equipment and instruments to perform diagnostic tests and assays following standard operating procedures. 
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers by following established standards and procedures
• Process and maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced troubleshooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.

Targeted Specialized Knowledge

• Minimum qualification of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) from an accredited School of Health Technology
• . Up-to-date complete registration and practicing license
• Certification from the Association of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (AMLSCN)
• At least 1-4 years of experience in a medical laboratory, hospital or clinic.
• Relevant medical laboratory certification will be an added advantage.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Hold Computer literacy
• Excellent Communication and Customer Service
• Caring, Compassionate, Dedicated and Professional
• Working Under Pressure
• Humane, Empathetic and Supportive Bedside Manner
• Leadership and Teamwork
• Problem solving and Initiative
• Time Management and Organization
• Attention to Detail.