Position Summary

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

Specimen Collection, Handling, and Processing:

• Receives specimens from wards, phlebotomy room or obtains specimens directly from 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.

Test Performance:

• Performs a variety of laboratory tests in accordance with established procedure for diagnosis and treatment of patient.
• Prepares reagents properly, minimizes 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.

Test Result Reporting:

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

Instrument Related Responsibility:

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

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 Requirements

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:  

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience

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, updated CV and renewed professional licence via girumhosphr@gmail.com and/or www.ethiojobs.net

NB: 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.