• Application Deadline: Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Laboratory Technician



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification OND



• Experience 1 - 4 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  
  




• Salary Range ₦100,000 - ₦150,000/month
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities 

PURPOSE

• Perform phlebotomy on adults and children 


• Provide assistance in various functions of the laboratory 


• Maintain and update laboratory checklists regularly Provide assistance in various functions of the laboratory


• Operate and manage automatic hematology and chemistry analyzers, pipettes, thermometers, balances, and other lab apparatus. 


• Label, sort and record specimens and organize all information into the computer system 


• Proficiency in performing laboratory inventory.


• Document patient and family education.


• Use a Lab Information Management System for specimen tracking, results entry, and reporting.


• Lead/encourage multidisciplinary approach for patient’s discharge. 


• Develop and provide the teaching plan utilizing the patient education manual. 


• Enhance laboratory services and laboratory reputation.                   

ENGAGEMENT

• Identify and communicates abnormal results by alerting supervisory personnel, the patient, physician, or nurse.


• Communicate with patients and family members in a professional, compassionate and respectful manner to facilitate healthcare delivery as a team member.                 

DELIVERY

• Process and enhances laboratory services and laboratory reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.


• Operate sophisticated equipment and instruments to perform diagnostic tests and assays following standard operating procedures. 


• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers by following established standards and procedures


• Process and maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced troubleshooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.

 Targeted Specialized Knowledge 

• 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 Areas of Note 

• 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.


• Research unusual symptoms and treatment options, through consultation with physicians and other medical specialists.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Hold Computer literacy


• Excellent Communication and Customer Service


• Caring, Compassionate, Dedicated and Professional


• Working Under Pressure


• Humane, Empathetic and Supportive Bedside Manner


• Leadership and Teamwork


• Problem solving and Initiative


• Time Management and Organization


• Attention to Detail