• Application Deadline: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Medical Laboratory Technician


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Summary of Roles / Responsibilities

• Arrange daily activities based on the urgency of the request for samples


• Identify patients using ID documents or other means.


• Reassure patients and help them relax


• Maintain, calibrate, clean and test sterility of the equipment.


• Determine suitable venipuncture sites


• Collect and prepare samples for testing.


• Draw blood using sterilized needles ensuring optimal quantity and quality of samples.


• Label samples correctly and answer patient questions giving them meaningful information.


• Maintain patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.


• Keep up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments.


• Order and maintain stocks and resources.


• Record and analyze data; keep an accurate record of all specimens


• Adhere to all health and safety standards while working.


• Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.


• Consistently completes duties neatly, accurately and promptly.

Qualifications and Person Specification

• Candidates must have an MLT qualification.


• 1-3 years of experience as a Laboratory Technician or in a similar role.


• Familiarity with laboratory environment


• Ability to keep information confidential.


• Ability to work calmly under pressure.


• Sound knowledge in clinical laboratory procedures.


• Knowledge of a high complexity clinical testing environment.


• Technician experience/ training


• Attention to detail and skill in proper patient identification


• Experience in Venipuncture techniques


• Time management


• Excellent communication skills


• Ability to connect with several types of patients.