Laboratory Technologist – Wema Medical Centre at LVCT Health

Responsibilities:

• Carry out diagnostic tests in line with established protocols to facilitate proper diagnosis for appropriate treatment.
• Receive requisitions for laboratory tests from the system and in hard copy format.
• Obtain samples from patients and/or receive samples from the laboratory reception. Carry out tests on the samples in line with established protocols.
• Verify test results to ensure they meet the quality thresholds in line with established guidelines. Generate results in the laboratory information management system.
• Prepare daily reports in line with requirements.
• Participate in continuous professional development courses as per requirements. Open and close the laboratory and clean laboratory equipment as applicable.
• Actively participate in clinical quality initiatives in collaboration with the institutional management and Quality and Patient Safety team.
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
• Must be a Registered Technologist with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.
• Valid private practice license.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in practice of laboratory technology preferably in a hospital or managed health care environment.