Medical Laboratory Technician at Royal Hospital

Royal Hospital, a National Health Insurance Scheme accredited health care provider and one of the first ever private hospitals located in Enugu, is recruiting for immediate employment, suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician

Location: Enugu
Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities and Attributes

• Perform phlebotomy on adults and children
• Provide assistance in various functions of the laboratory
• Maintain and update laboratory checklists regularly Provide assistance in various functions of the laboratory
• Operate and manage automatic hematology and chemistry analyzers, pipettes, thermometers, balances, and other lab apparatus.
• Label, sort and record specimens and organize all information into the computer system
• Proficiency in performing laboratory inventory.
• Document patient and family education.
• Use a Lab Information Management System for specimen tracking, results entry, and reporting.
• Lead/encourage multidisciplinary approach for patient’s discharge.
• Develop and provide the teaching plan utilizing the patient education manual.
• Enhance laboratory services and laboratory reputation.
• Identify and communicates abnormal results by alerting supervisory personnel, the patient, physician, or nurse.
• Communicate with patients and family members in a professional, compassionate and respectful manner to facilitate healthcare delivery as a team member.
• Process and enhances laboratory services and laboratory reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Operate sophisticated equipment and instruments to perform diagnostic tests and assays following standard operating procedures.
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers by following established standards and procedures
• Process and maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced troubleshooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.

Requirements
Candidate must possess the following:

• Minimum qualification of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) from an accredited School of Health Technology.
• Certification from the Association of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (AMLSCN)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in laboratory practice
• Relevant medical laboratory certification will be an added advantage.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Remuneration
Very attractive, highly competitive and negotiable.

Application Closing Date
Friday; 11th October, 2024.