Laboratory Technician at EHA Clinics

Purpose of the Position 

• The Laboratory Technician will be expected to provide first-class services by applying skills and scientific knowledge to support accurate medical diagnoses and the wellbeing of our patients.
• In this role, you will perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease.

What You’ll Do 

• The Laboratory Technician will support EHA Clinics Laboratory & Diagnostics department predominantly to;
• Perform phlebotomy on adults and children
• Perform laboratory investigations while adhering strictly to the SOP
• Operate and manage automatic hematology and chemistry analyzers, pipettes, thermometers, balances, and other lab apparatus.
• Ensure to maintain a clean work floor and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Conduct group responsibilities accurately and on time.
• Maintain and update laboratory checklists regularly
• Label, sort and check specimens and organize all information into the computer system
• Serve as a resource for all members of the staff, which includes answering questions when asked and participating in any educational opportunities as they arise
• Create a safe environment for everybody by keeping work areas clean and ensuring none of the medical equipment becomes contaminated
• Provide assistance in various functions of the laboratory
• Proficiency in performing laboratory inventory.
• Ensure to maintain equipment properly
• Perform quality control on various laboratory equipment
• Use a Lab Information Management System for specimen tracking, results entry, and reporting.
• Contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers by following established standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations.
• Maintain patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.
• Serve and protect the Diagnostic firm by adhering to professional standards, laboratory policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and other pre-specified standards.
• Enhance laboratory services and laboratory reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Provide emotional support and measures to alleviate fear and anxiety.
• Assess patient and family readiness and identify learning needs.
• Lead/encourage multidisciplinary approach for patient’s discharge.
• Develop and implement the teaching plan utilizing patient education manual.
• Document patient and family education.
• Participate in voluntary community health activities to promote, maintain and restore health and prevent diseases.
• Adhere to Policies and Procedures.
• Adhere to EHA Clinics Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.

Key Areas of Note 

• Ensure continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development and a Personal Development Plan.
• Keep up to date with relevant medical research, technology, and evidence-based medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals, etc.
• Perform a variety of research and analysis tasks associated with the improvement of clinical care, medical diagnosis, and treatment where appropriate.
• Audit of clinical practice and review of relevant literature.
• Research unusual symptoms and treatment options, through consultation with physicians and other medical specialists.
• Provide literature reviews and the like; review, analyze and determine the significance of a variety of diagnostic test results.

Requirements

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.
• Minimum qualification of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) from an accredited School of Health Technology.
• Up-to-date complete registration and practicing license
• Certification from the Association of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (AMLSCN)
• At least 1-4 years of experience in a medical laboratory, hospital or clinic.
• Relevant medical laboratory certification will be an added advantage.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Hold Computer literacy
• Excellent Communication
• Working Under Pressure
• Humane, Empathetic and Supportive Bedside Manner
• Leadership and Teamwork
• Problem solving and Initiative
• Time Management and Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Proficiency in performing laboratory inventory.
• Proficient in microbiology techniques such as streaking, susceptibility measurements, among others
• Good knowledge of parasite identification and proficiency in microscopy
• Knowledge of laboratory sample transportation and preservation/storage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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