Medical Laboratory Technologist at PCEA Kikuyu Hospital

Job Purpose

• To ensure provision of quality, reliable and timely medical laboratoryservices in compliance with ISO15189:2022 standards, MOH guidelines and institutional policies.
• Conduct the laboratory tests carefullyand accurately in accordance with the set standard operating procedures.
• Ensure proper maintenance of all thelaboratory equipments and reports any problem experienced with a machine forassistance or for any repair required.
• This position calls for co-operationwith other Laboratory staff and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Evaluate specimens received bylaboratory and organize workflow to provide optimum efficiency of testing andturnaround times of results.
• Perform quality control, validation,and other quality activities to verify performance of assays.
• Evaluate inventory of supplies andreagents and communicate order needs.
• Maintain records of test results andarchives of data.
• Maintain a safe, neat and clean workenvironment.
• Archive and track specimens.
• Perform proficiency testing to maintaincompliance with regulatory agencies.
• Train new laboratory staff and interns.
• Assist department in writing andmaintaining standard operating procedures in the laboratory and documentknowledge by reviewing and signing SOPs.
• Performing the workstation monitoringtasks and fill their respective logs.
• Follow established quality managementpolicies and good laboratory practice.
• Perform and document corrective action,including follow-up monitoring to gauge the effectiveness of the correctiveaction.
• Performs any other task related asassigned by the Supervisor.

Academic Qualifications:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
• Registration with Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board (KMLTTB).
• A valid practicing license from KMLTTB.
• At least 2 years post registration experience preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Training and certification in Quality Management Modules such as ISO 15189:2022 implementation, uncertainty of measurement and method validation will be an added advantage.

Competenciesand Skills

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to work Independently
• Innovative/ Creativity
• Ability to maintain judgment under pressure
• Report writing
• Team player
• Initiative