Laboratory Technician at Tibu Health

Duties and responsibilities

• Collect, label, register, and refer tests as appropriate to the approved external laboratories.
• Undertake laboratory activities in accordance with established standard operating
• procedures and other specified guidelines, including those related to health and safety.
• Report without delay any challenges in phlebotomy or sample collections to the line manager.
• Ensure the “health care delivered model” is maintained in all forms of contactwith patients.
• Report any challenges in phlebotomy/sample collections or any failure of the
• Laboratory Equipment to the Laboratory Manager.
• Ensure timely distribution of patient results.
• Carry out routine checking, preparation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Work as part of the TIBU Health multidisciplinary team and liaise with other team members to address patient needs.
• Participate in training programs organized by TIBU Health laboratory or any of the other affiliate laboratories or departments & CMEs.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings where necessary.
• Prepare and submit laboratory activity reports as required.
• Perform tests as requested by the medical personnel, record and report results in a timely fashion, alert doctors about any abnormal results, and be prepared to discuss these with them.
• Deployment to patient’s home, workplace, or other location to collect specimen if needed.
• Any other tasks as assigned by your line manager.

Skills

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite: knowledge of MS Word, Microsoft Outlook,
• Excel, PowerPoint, Databases, Spreadsheets, and the Internet.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and report accurately and timely.
• Ability to work independently and think innovatively.
• Exceptionally organized and resourceful.
• Team player with an excellent work ethic.

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
• Be registered by KMLTTB.
• At least 3 years of working experience in medical laboratories.