Job Description

The Specimen reception and processing unit is one of the most important elements of the analytical process and needs to be properly organized moreover, precisely following the correct procedures in the sample reception and processing stage will guarantee the trace-ability of the sample and assure the quality of results so, EPHI’s thriving COVID 19 laboratory practice needs an experienced receptionist who can take over the specimen management duties.

Title

COVID 19 Laboratory Receptionist

Department/Uni

Reception

Reports to

COVID 19 Laboratory Reception Team Lead

Works with

Specimen collectors, receptionists and lab personnel’s

Duties &

responsibilities

Job Overview/Purpose:

• The purpose of COVID 19 Laboratory Receptionist is to receipt, evaluate, track and process specimens that have been delivered to the reception and distribute to the respective testing laboratories.

Key duties and responsibilities:

·        Receives patient specimens and verifies patient information using separate identifiers per laboratory protocol.

·        ensure all specimens arrived in the reception meet the acceptance criteria

·        ensure all rejected specimens are tracked and communicated for recollection

·        Processes laboratory test order specimens before distributing to the testing laboratories.

·        Provide reports as requested by the respective management

·        Ensure safety, and stock levels within the reception area

·        Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others

·        Report any adverse incidents or near misses

·        Maintain and manage records in the reception

·        complete other clerical duties as assigned

·        Promote continuous quality improvement in practice and help to generate innovative ideas within the Reception

·        Works in collaboration with all receptionist and other members of the laboratory

·        respond and comply to requests for information

Skills/competency 

• able to collect, organize and monitor data efficiently
• able to communicate effectively in all activities involved
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• able to multitask, prioritize and schedule tasks and activities
• attention to detail - able to produce accurate and high quality work through concern for all areas involved
• able to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards

Job Requirements

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Three months COVID related experience and/or training

How to Apply

     Only candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience are invited to send their application letter, Updated CV and summary of relevant work experience in one page through www.ethiojobs.net. We only accept online application.

within 5 working days from the first appearance of the announcement.