Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Technologist

1 Post

Job Location: Nakuru County

Industry: Health Sector (Medical laboratory)

A leading diagnostics provider is seeking to recruit for the position of Lab technologist.

The ideal candidate MUST be registered with KMLTTB and have a valid 2021 practice license & have at least 2 years relevant working 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 a 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 training 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send your current detailed CV (must have 3 professional referees including a current or former supervisor), KMLTTB registration certificate, 2021 KMLTTB license, current & expected salary ONLY to hr@scanlabkenya.com by close of business 31st July 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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