Laboratory Technologist at Marie Stopes

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Laboratory Technologist

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience2 years
  • LocationEldoret
  • Job FieldScience 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Perform routine laboratory test procedures as outlined in the MSK laboratory standard operating procedure manuals and report test results
  • Perform and adhere to daily quality assurance and quality control procedures in performing all testing
  • Correlate clinical information and/or previous lab results and report discrepancies to supervisors and other appropriate personnel. Consult with superiors or senior clinicians when no pre-set criteria for decision- making is available before taking action
  • Collect and direct the collection of specimens with rigid attention to proper patient identification, priority status and hospital and laboratory safety and infection control policies for clinical testing
  • Maintain and operate lab equipment; be able to detect malfunctions as they occur by review of results. Troubleshoot the problem with vendor representative and raise the requests for repairs
  • Provide recommendation on new tests to introduce to the clinic based on market research results
  • Follow protocol for running and documenting control values
  • Collect, evaluate, and report quality management data in order to monitor and improve laboratory performance
  • Work closely with all laboratory personnel to ensure timely client service and accurate test results
  • Maintain open communication with supervisors, doctors, and fellow employees to ensure optimal operation of department. Communicate pertinent information to other members of the health care team in a clinically relevant time frame to enhance the lab's contribution to patient care
  • Write and update laboratory procedures under supervision as required by quality teams
  • Liaise with the Quality Assurance team to report any clinical incidences and seek support where intervention is required
  • Documentation - Properly and accurately documents/charts observations and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient, and ensures proper records are maintained of the same
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. This should be done in Liaison with the Center manager to ensure the lab is always covered while away
  • Confidentiality - Preserve and protect patient and client confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols
  • Correctly dispose of bio-hazardous materials, labelling and handling of all materials
  • Adhere and adapt to organizational goals, objectives, and standards of performance, policies and procedures
  • Ensure that all relevant practicing licenses are up to date and copies maintained in the personal files in the facilities
  • Any other duties that maybe assigned by the line manager

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognised institution.
  • Valid License from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
  • Minimum of two (2) years post training experience in the same position

Skills:

  • Capable of performing tests in all clinical laboratory sections: bacteriology, immunohematology, chemistry, haematology, parasitology, serology and urinalysis
  • Fully aware of quality control protocols
  • Fully conversant on Infection prevention and control

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognised institution.
  • Valid License from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
  • Minimum of two (2) years post training experience in the same position
  • Capable of performing tests in all clinical laboratory sections: bacteriology, immunohematology, chemistry, haematology, parasitology, serology and urinalysis
  • Fully aware of quality control protocols
  • Fully conversant on Infection prevention and control

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Marie Stopes on hcm.mariestopes.or.ke to apply

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