Key Responsibilities:
Perform routine laboratory test procedures as outlined in the MSK laboratory standard operating procedure manuals and report test results
Perform and adhere to daily quality assurance and quality control procedures in performing all testing
Correlate clinical information and/or previous lab results and report discrepancies to supervisors and other appropriate personnel. Consult with superiors or senior clinicians when no pre-set criteria for decision- making is available before taking action
Collect and direct the collection of specimens with rigid attention to proper patient identification, priority status and hospital and laboratory safety and infection control policies for clinical testing
Maintain and operate lab equipment; be able to detect malfunctions as they occur by review of results. Troubleshoot the problem with vendor representative and raise the requests for repairs
Provide recommendation on new tests to introduce to the clinic based on market research results
Follow protocol for running and documenting control values
Collect, evaluate, and report quality management data in order to monitor and improve laboratory performance
Work closely with all laboratory personnel to ensure timely client service and accurate test results
Maintain open communication with supervisors, doctors, and fellow employees to ensure optimal operation of department. Communicate pertinent information to other members of the health care team in a clinically relevant time frame to enhance the lab's contribution to patient care
Write and update laboratory procedures under supervision as required by quality teams
Liaise with the Quality Assurance team to report any clinical incidences and seek support where intervention is required
Documentation – Properly and accurately documents/charts observations and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient, and ensures proper records are maintained of the same
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. This should be done in Liaison with the Center manager to ensure the lab is always covered while away
Confidentiality – Preserve and protect patient and client confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols
Correctly dispose of bio-hazardous materials, labelling and handling of all materials
Adhere and adapt to organizational goals, objectives, and standards of performance, policies and procedures
Ensure that all relevant practicing licenses are up to date and copies maintained in the personal files in the facilities
Any other duties that maybe assigned by the line manager
Qualifications
Minimum Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognised institution.
Valid License from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
Minimum of two (2) years post training experience in the same position
Skills:
Capable of performing tests in all clinical laboratory sections: bacteriology, immunohematology, chemistry, haematology, parasitology, serology and urinalysis
Fully aware of quality control protocols
Fully conversant on Infection prevention and control