Girum General Hospital

Position: Laboratory Technologist

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Posted date: 11 minutes ago

Application Deadline: May, 11/2021 (13 days left)

Position Summary:

Under the overall supervision of the Laboratory Manager and direct supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the employee performs a wide range of procedures in all general areas of the laboratory including chemistry, serology, parasitology, microbiology procedure and related.

I. Specimen Collection, Handling, and Processing:

• Receives specimens from wards, phlebotomy room or obtains specimens directly from the patient. 
• Process specimens including receiving, sorting, accessioning and storing.
• Follows established procedures when processing specimens for analysis.
• Aliquot specimens properly as needed.
• Store specimens in proper place and temperature; discard specimens that exceed retention time.
• Ensure proper disposal of waste. 
• Provide instructions for proper specimen collection to patients (AFB, UA)
• ·Notifies laboratory supervisor of significant problems related to specimen or test orders.

II. Test Performance:

• Performs a variety of laboratory tests in accordance with the established procedures for diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Prepares reagents properly minimize wastes, and considers cost-effectiveness in the use of supplies.
• Notifies Laboratory Supervisor of problems occurring during the test performance that would affect patient test results.

III. Test Result Reporting:

• Verifies patient reports produced within the laboratory are accurate and timely.
• Ensure all critical results have been called and documented by workstations.
• Record results in the logbook.

IV. Instrument Related Responsibility:

• Ensures proper functioning of instruments before releasing of patient results.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance of equipment as scheduled and documented. 
• Notifies Laboratory Supervisor of instrument malfunction.

V. Purchasing and Inventory control:

• Participates in the inventory control program to ensure appropriate levels of supplies within the department.
• Utilizes all supplies and equipment in an appropriate and cost-effective, efficient manner.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with professional renewed license as Medical Laboratory Technologist approved by Food, Medicine and Health Care Administration and Control Authority of Ethiopia.

Work Experience:  

• Experience is not required

Required Competencies and Knowledge:

• Certified in Quality training is preferable

How to apply

Only candidates meeting the required qualifications are invited to send their application letter and an updated CV (without any supporting documents at this stage) via girumhosphr@gmail.com 

Please mention the specific position you are applying for on the subject line of your email, candidates who do not follow the application instruction will not be considered.

Due to the large volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.