Laboratory Technologist at Avenue Healthcare

Main Purpose of the Job- (Job Summary

Ensure provision of high quality laboratory diagnostic services in the clinic/hospital as defined by Avenue Healthcare’s policies, protocols, procedures and standards. 

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain all laboratory equipment in good working condition.
• Timely and accurate billing of laboratory services. 
•  Stock management: 
  • Do daily/spot stock counts of lab supplies and report shortages to the Lab Superintendent. 
  • Proper storage of lab supplies.
• Ensure that Avenue corporate governance policies are adhered to. 
  • Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity
  • Fully implement audit recommendations and attain satisfactory ratings in subsequent audits, 
• Perform daily Internal Quality Control procedures as defined by Avenue Group SOPs.
• Follow laid down Lab Board approved rules for medical lab profession and adhere to Government and respective professional standards of care and treatment of patients.
• Timely response to emergencies. 
• Carry out tests based on outlined SOPs & policies.
• Record all sentinel incidents/events and report to the Laboratory Superintendent within 24 hours using the provided tools. 
• Record laboratory fridge temperature and ambient temperature and humidity twice daily and report any error to the Laboratory Superintendent.
• Escalate any issue pertaining quality to the Laboratory Superintendent.
• Infection control;
  • Maintain infection control standards when carrying out lab tests.
  • Observe proper disposal of medical waste
  • Equipment and other laboratory surfaces are properly disinfected with the right disinfectants
• Observe and practice high quality of service through effective communication, prompt feedback and escalation of any unresolved issues to the Laboratory Superintendent.     
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Prevention of lab related errors by following the laid down policies and procedures on sample handling during pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases of testing.

Person Specification

• Diploma in medical Laboratory science or any other related discipline. A degree in medical laboratory science is desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience.
• A valid practicing license from medical laboratory technicians and technologist board in Kenya
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.