Medical Report Typist at Echolab Radiology and Laboratory Services

Job Summary

• Transcribe all medical results in the form of doctor’s notes or dictation.
• Communicate with doctors to confirm completion of medical certification.
• Attends to email correspondence.
• Maintain patient’s information and medical files with confidentiality
• Function as a Front Desk Officer when need arises.
• Any other duties assigned by the line manager.

Job Description

• Calibrate instruments when required according to the relevant work Instruction / SOP / refer to index.
• Prepare and load reagents on the analysers according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Analyse and process all samples when required according to the relevant work instruction / SOP.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on instruments according to the relevant work instructions / SOP.
• Receive specimens on the LIS system prior to analysis when required according to the work instruction / SOP.
• Enter and verify results manually according to the relevant work instruction / SOP.
• Use the analyser batch to process routine results on the instruments that are interfaced according to the relevant work instruction / SOP.
• Perform daily 10% checks on manually entered results according to the relevant work instructions / SOP
• Prepare agar and other materials needed to ensure smooth operations in the lab
• Communicate and document evidence of communication of the critical report to the pathologist and/or the patients’ physician for swift action.
• Periodic equipment maintenance – (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.)
• Maintain a daily diary of events on the bench.
• Train, supervise and support junior scientists and technicians with bench procedures, troubleshooting and maintenance procedures on each bench according to the relevant work instruction / SOP
• Evaluate new equipment and or diagnostic kits according to the relevant requirements as needed in conjunction with the Technical Quality co-ordinator.
• Perform, review and troubleshoot internal quality control results.
• Document daily QC results and corrective action where required, perform and review IQA, and implement improvement plans
• Participate in the internal and external quality assurance program of the organisation
• Write and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), work instructions and policies and procedures for accreditation purposes in conjunction with the Quality department.
• Perform daily administrative tasks such as completing quality management forms as requested by the Team lead and/or Branch operations manager.
• Weekly stock consumption on the inventory manager
• Weekly stock monitoring and utilization (zero expiration of stock on ground - first expiry first out)
• Monthly STOs and end-of-month stock report (zero stock out on consumables)
• Clear all outstanding reports from the previous day upon resumption of work

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Systems or a related field with 2 - 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Exceptional written communication skills and knowledge of medical record formats