Laboratory Technologist

• Collects processes and handles 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 chemistry and urinalysis as assigned; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood urine and spinal fluid; performs blood counts using a microscope.
  
• Conducts blood tests for transfusion purposes; may draw blood from patients 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.
  
• Performs calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy.
  
• Keeps records and reports on results according to established procedures.
  
• Practices safety environmental and/or infection control methods.
  
• Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• Higher National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution.
  
• Excellent knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.
  
• Ability to write and review SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
  
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.
  
• Minimum three years working experience in a busy medical laboratory.
  
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board with a current practice license is mandatory.
  

• 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.
  
• Ability to draw intravenous and peripheral blood.
  
• Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of tissue culture procedures and techniques.
  
• Ability to utilize calibrate configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory testing systems and instruments.
  
• Ability to isolate and identify specimens using advanced laboratory techniques and equipment.
  
• Knowledge of sterile procedures.
  

Benefits