Laboratory Technologist at Mater Misericordiae Hospital

Main Duties:

• Analyzing patient’s specimen and give results within acceptable TAT
• Screening all blood for viral markers and provide accurate results to the Doctor
• Monitoring reagents to ensure the section has enough supplies and utilization is within the budgetary allocation.
• Performing quality controls to monitor the bias and performance for the Department.
• Reporting faulty equipment to the maintenance department for repairs.
• Monitoring performance in the unit and communicating challenges in good time to ensure high quality
• Results are achieved at all times.
• Assisting in training Phlebotomist and students on attachment
• Assisting in bleeding patients and donors when required.
• Marketing services offered in the department.
• Liaising with the Laboratory Manager on new laboratory procedures to ensure that laboratory is abreast
• With the fast-developing technology.
• Laboratory Section Quality Representatives with duties as assigned by the Laboratory Quality officer
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives within the department and providing reports as required.
• Any other duty assigned from time to time

Required Qualifications for the Position

• BSc Medical Laboratory Technologist/ Higher National Diploma
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy ISO 15189-accredited laboratory.
• Registered with KMLTTB with a valid practicing license
• Keen on detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Outstanding communication skills
• Computer Literacy