Collecting, examining, and analysing patient specimens
Carrying out microscopic examination of specimens for pathogens.
Preparing buffer solutions, fluids, and stains.
Identifying malaria parasites, trypanosomes, spirochetes, and other protozoa
Ensuring that laboratory equipment, tubes, and glassware are properly sterilized and maintained in good condition.
Organise and store all chemicals, substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions.
Monitoring and recording temperature using temperature Charts
Registering samples and typing results on the EMR
Ensure that all safety guidelines are always followed strictly and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
Reports incidents, including instrument failures, problems and solutions.
Represents the organisation by applying the principles of customer care in the medical pathology field and interacting professionally
Performing tests in Medical Microbiology, Histopathology, Haematology, Chemical Pathology, Parasitology and Blood Transfusion.
Preparing stains, reagents and simple media for cultivation of bacteria to perform cross-matching; compatibility tests of blood for blood transfusion and simple serological tests.
Requirements
Medical Laboratory Technician
2 - 3 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced organization.