Medical Laboratory Technologist at Atlantic Hall Schools

Job Description

• The Medical Laboratory Technologist 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.

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 patientsТ 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.

Qualifications, 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.
• Ability to work under pressure including taking alternate weekend call duty.