Laboratory Technologist Intern at St. Lukes Orthopaedics & Trauma Hospital

Key duties and responsibilities

• Collect samples, analyze, and dispatch the results to help the physician or doctor to make a patient diagnosis for both inpatient and outpatient;
• Capture patient data for the various tests done accurately as per the established protocols;
• Verify test results to ensure they meet the quality thresholds in line with established quality guidelines;
• Interpret the results into a report that can be used to make a diagnosis;
• Timely dispatch of the results to the patient;
• Daily troubleshooting and calibration of the lab equipment for accuracy of results;
• Ensure and maintain a high level of hygiene in the working space;
• Ensure the proper segregation of lab waste according to the WHO standards;
• Ensure that there are sufficient lab consumables – keep the right levels/quantities;
• Group and cross-match blood for the transfusion process;
• Produce weekly and monthly summaries in collaboration with the health records unit; and
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time.

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications required

• Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board and hold a valid practicing license
• Must have graduated in the last year.

Competencies

Technical & Behavioral competencies

• Ability to troubleshoot and calibrate lab equipment
• Communication skills
• Negotiation/persuasion skills
• Analytical skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Keen to details