Mobile Laboratory Technologist, Home Care Health Services at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Attend to patients at offsite stations (at their homes or offices) for collection of samples
• Distribute samples to respective sections in the system
• Preparation of samples for transportation to the analysing laboratory
• Ensuring that correct test entries are made and correct tests are charged to the patients
• Label samples correctly and send or deliver them for testing
• Answer patient questions and provide useful information
• Perform tests with maximum efficiency utilizing reagents appropriately by following laid down standard operating procedures to achieve expected turn-around time
• Responsible for accurately completing records and reports and other statistical information
• Maintain appropriate internal controls on all processes in the Laboratory to ensure validity of reports.
• Monitor and manage routine and planned preventive maintenance of equipment in the Laboratory.
• Perform tests with maximum efficiency utilizing reagents appropriately by following laid down standard operating procedures to achieve expected turn-around time.
• Communicate urgent/critical/abnormal test results to appropriate clinicians with recommended period of time and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Observe/comply with Health & Safety requirements in the laboratory by maintaining high standards of hygiene and general cleanliness in the work area.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

 
Requirements:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institute
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician & Technologist Board
• Current practicing license
• 3 years working experience.
• Licensed by NTSA to ride a motorcycle
• Well versed in the required discipline
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills

Closing Date: 22/06/2023