Medical Laboratory Technician at Royal Hospital

Responsibilities and Attributes

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements
Candidate must possess the following:

• Minimum qualification of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) from an accredited School of Health Technology.
• Certification from the Association of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (AMLSCN)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in laboratory practice
• Relevant medical laboratory certification will be an added advantage.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Remuneration
Very attractive, highly competitive and negotiable.