Lab Technologist - Locum Basis

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist the lab technician in carrying out laboratory investigations as per established standards
• Prompt, efficient and effective communication of the results to the concerned personnel
• Maintaining confidential and complete documentation of all patient’s results
• Maintaining cleanliness of the work 
• Improve skills by attending required continuing education opportunities
• Participate in the facility’s Quality Improvement Program
• Maintain warm, sensitive and cooperative relationships with patients, families, co-workers, department managers, administration and medical staff etc.
• Participate in staff morning devotions
• Assist in Carrying out the lab investigations on Sundays for Monday surgeries 
• To outsource the investigations that are not done here in kijabe hospital 
• Perform any other reasonable duty and responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor as deemed necessary
• In-charge of all quality activities in relation to this position as per the Hospital Standards.
• Ensure compliance with all the requirements of the quality management system ( Safecare ).

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED AT ENTRY

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory or with equivalent education/work 
• Two years of experience in laboratory work performing laboratory procedures

Skills, Abilities, Special licenses or Certificate

• Compassion: Empathy is necessary when working closely with patients who might be in pain or under emotional duress.
• Attention to Detail: Performing tests will require exact measurements and a good eye for detail, or the results could be false.
• Dexterity: Work with hands and will need skill to work with small vials, test tubes, and delicate lab equipment.
• Stamina: Lab technicians work long days on their feet, sometimes hunched over a workstation for long periods of time.
• Technical Skill: Need to understand complex lab machinery and computer programs used to conduct tests.
• Integrity and a professional attitude
• Ability to do detailed work and maintain a high level of accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.