Job Description
Mission Objective
- At EHA Clinics Laboratory, our mission is to consistently deliver the highest quality of laboratory services, tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.
- We are dedicated to upholding professional excellence, ensuring that every examination we conduct is fit for use.
- Our commitment extends to the continuous improvement of our Quality Management System, embracing the principles of ISO 15189:2022 and JCI Ambulatory Standard.
- Through unwavering dedication to quality and compliance, we aim to set the standard for excellence in healthcare diagnostics, fostering trust and well-being within our community.
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.