Laboratory Technologist at Scanlab Kenya

The ideal candidate MUST be registered with KMLTTB and have a valid 2020 practice license & have at least 2 years bench & phlebotomy experience in a busy environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring that sample (patient/ IQC/ EQA) processing takes place in a timely and error free manner.
• Specimen processing as per defined standard operating procedures (SOPs) and reporting of results within defined TAT.
• Ensure STAT & Critical value reporting as per lab’s policy. Process and report urgent samples on priority
• Storage of samples, controls and reagents to maintain their integrity.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment as defined and maintain records. In case of instrument breakdown communicate with respective engineers/ application specialists and Lab Supervisor.
• Ensure calibration and internal quality control is performed as defined in SOPs/ according to the ISO 15189 quality management system.
• Maintain IQC records, Levy Jennings (LJ) charts and quality indicator records on monthly basis. Take corrective measures as required.
• Ensuring receipt, processing, reporting & review of EQA surveys in a timely manner
• Maintaining and filing of documents & records according to ISO 15189 and KENAS requirements.
• Strict adherence to bio-safety measures during specimen collection, laboratory procedures, disposing of, storing and transportation of specimens.
• Assist in preparation and submitting of stock orders in time, keeping stock records and monitoring consumption. Minimize wastage of stock.
• Participating in training/refresher trainings to continuously improve technical knowledge.
• Doing walk-in client/ office/ home/ Clinical Trial/ medical camp & Health Check Up Blood Collection

Qualifications

• Diploma / higher national diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Medical laboratory sciences.
• At least 2 years experience in a similar role
• Good IT skills (including experience with an automated lab information system), working knowledge of ISO 15189 standard will be added advantages.