Job Title: Senior Laboratory Technologist

Company: Girum Hospital PLC

Job Type: Permanent

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.

I. 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.

II. 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.

III. 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.

IV. 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.

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 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:  

• 5 years’ relevant experience

Required Competencies and Knowledge:

• Certified in Quality training is preferable

How to apply:

• Submit your CV along with your application letter and renewed professional license via email: girumhosphr@gmail.com

• Note: 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