Laboratory Job Technologist at Nairobi Adventist Hospital

REPORTS TO
LABORATORY OFFICER IN CHARGE

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to carry out sampling, testing, measuring, recording, and analyzing of results as part of a scientific team while adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Preparing Reagents;
2. Examining specimens;
3. Writing and recording results;
4. Decontaminating working benches;
5. Receiving and scrutinizing requisition forms for accuracy;
6. Preparing clients for collection of specimens;
7. Receiving/collecting, labeling, and registering specimens;
8. Disaggregating specimens for processing and analysis
9. Performing routine diagnostic tests;
10. Dispatching the results for clinical management;
11. Preparing stains;
12. Performing blood grouping;
13. Issuing blood and blood products to Peripheral health facilities;
14. Storing blood products according to their requirements.

Qualifications

1. Proven work experience of at least 2 years in a similar position
2. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technologists Board (KMLTTB);
3. Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratories Technicians & Technologists Board (KMLTTB);
4. Valid Practicing Certificate from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technologists Board (KMLTTB);
5. Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
6. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.