Medical Laboratory Scientist at The OmniGroup

DUTIES:

• Performs routine and specialized analytical testing on a range of biological samples.
• Follows laboratory’s procedure for specimen collection, handling and processing examinations, reporting of results of examinations, and maintaining records of client/patient test results.
• Maintains defined Turn Around Time (TAT) for all tests performed in the unit.
• Reviews and verifies client/patient results and alerts superior of abnormal or critical results.
• Follows the established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s defined acceptable levels of performance
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test methods and systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect examination performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify a supervisor
• Exercises professional judgement in evaluation: specimen integrity, results accuracy and inter-result validity and takes corrective action as necessary. Such corrective action shall include             but not be limited to specimen rejection, recollection, and/or retesting using the same or alternate methods and/or utilizes other skills associated with clinical laboratory practice to ensure validity and accuracy of testing at all times, taking care not to compromise patient care with excessive rejections, reconciliations or delays. If in judgement, a specimen is compromised, the scientists shall include an appropriate disclaimer statement in the report indicating the potential compromised nature of the result.
• Adheres to clinical laboratory’s quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed in accordance with the clinical laboratory’s approval policies and procedures.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; calling for repairs in situation of faults.
• Ensures that patient test results are not reported until corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.
• Documents information by maintaining and reviewing daily logs and equipment records.
• Resolves problems by examining and evaluating technical problems and selecting corrective steps
• Maintains safe and healthy working environment by recommending and complying with procedures; training and guiding departmental colleagues; complying with codes with assistance from Health and Safety team.
• Participates in proficiency testing samples and ensures that these samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimen
• Assists engineers in installing new biomedical equipment by establishing, adjusting, calibrating and testing performance and ensuring evaluations are done.
• Ensures effective and efficient use of resources. E.g. reagents, consumables, etc.
• Assists and provides training to staff on unit systems and processes to a knowledge level relevant to their position.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Takes care of own safety and that of other colleagues and clients as appropriate
• Adheres to safe working practices at all-time within the unit
• Ensures that reagents are adequately prepared, stored and used in manner suitable for patient investigations.
• Ensures duty of care with respect to colleagues, patients and organizations
• Participates in, and contributes to staff meetings.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Maintains contact with Laboratory Manager/Coordinator and colleagues to foster good team working relationships
• Maintains contact with Service Providers to ensure prompt response to request and service required.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time-to-time.

INTERNAL RELATIONS:

• Maintains contacts with Samplers, Line Managers, Lab Administrator, and other Managers on matters relating to laboratory services.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS:

• Maintains contacts with suppliers, clients and where necessary through regular calls and emails to identify and address their needs.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR ASSETS:

• Has responsibility for managing the company’s client’s database and commercial confidential information.

COMPETENCIES:

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum qualification of BSc. In Life Sciences or equivalent
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professional Council and must be in good standing.

TECHNICAL

• Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the unit.
• Knowledge of the procedures for specimen collection, handling and processing, test method and analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient/client test results.
• Knowledge of Quality Management System policies and procedures and, Health, Safety and environment management.
• Ability to perform routine and specialized analytical testing on a range of biological samples.
• Ability to maintain defined Turn Around Time (TAT) for all test performed on the unit.
• Ability to verify and file patient results and alerts superior of abnormal or critical results.
• Ability to adequately prepare, store and use reagent in a manner suitable for patient investigations.

PERSONALITY

• Good communication skills
• Attention to details
• A high level of confidentiality and courtesy
• Excellent listening and organizational skills
• Ability to handle conflicts
• Ability to keep to time and other commitments
• Ability to cope with work, time and people pressures
• Ability to work well in a team or independently
• Ability to understand the business environment in which he or she is working.