Medical Lab Technologist

  • Full Time
  • Anywhere
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Website The Leprosy Mission Nepal

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Medical Lab Technologist

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 Task & 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; 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 work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Any other job as assigned and agreed with the reporting manager.

Person Specification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology (BSc.MLT/BMLT) with NHPC Registration.
  • Experience of more than 2 years working in Clinical Laboratory focusing on Microbiology section of more than 100 bedded hospital ·
  • Exposure of working in PCR testing and reporting
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office, including Word, Power Point, and Excel and other hospital software.

Application ends: May 31, 2024