Other Specification:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology (BSc.MLT/BMLT) with minimum two years of relevant experience in laboratory diagnosis.    

• Experience in the field of leprosy and related services preferred 
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. 
• Ability to prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols. 
• Ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control standards. 
• Records maintenance skills. 
• Ability to perform a range of clinical laboratory tests and chemical analyses on biological samples. 
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. 
• Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures. 

Job Description:

Overall Purpose of the Job:  Under general supervision, performs routine tests in medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring validity and accuracy of test results.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Collects, processes, collect nasal/oropharyngeal and handle blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instructs patients in the proper collection of samples. 
• Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical biochemistry, swab sample, parasitology and urinalysis, as assigned; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid; performs blood counts using microscope. 
• Conducts blood tests for transfusion purposes; may draw blood from patient's finger, ear lobe, or vein observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples. 
• Develops and maintains cell/tissue cultures for testing purposes, as appropriate; isolates and identifies specimens, using advanced laboratory techniques. 
• Performs quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy. 
• Perform slit skin smear in absence of the lab technician. 
• Maintain and record quality control for tuberculosis, biochemistry and other quality control assurance measure in the clinical lab. 
• Assist in lab activities during camps and clinics.  
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols, following identification procedures. 
• Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. 
• Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests. 
• Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information. 
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending continuation medical education (CME), workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. 
• Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflows by fostering a spirit of cooperation. 
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. 
• Work during day-off and night duty when necessary 
• Any other job as assigned and agreed with the reporting manager. 

Source: Merojob

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