Medical Report Typist at Echolab Laboratory & Radiology Services

Echo-Scan Services Limited to ensure global best practice delivery of diagnostic services in Nigeriaproviding wide range of diagnostic services, including pathology and molecular diagnostics, genetics testing and radiology to patients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Report Typist

Location: Festac, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Transcribe all medical results in the form of doctor’s notes or dictation.
• Communicate with doctors to confirm completion of medical certification.
• Attends to email correspondence.
• Maintain patient’s information and medical files with confidentiality
• Function as a Front Desk Officer when need arises.
• Any other duties assigned by the line manager.

Job Description

• Calibrate instruments when required according to the relevant work Instruction / SOP / refer to index.
• Prepare and load reagents on the analysers according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Analyse and process all samples when required according to the relevant work instruction / SOP.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on instruments according to the relevant work instructions / SOP.
• Receive specimens on the LIS system prior to analysis when required according to the work instruction / SOP.
• Enter and verify results manually according to the relevant work instruction / SOP.
• Use the analyser batch to process routine results on the instruments that are interfaced according to the relevant work instruction / SOP.
• Perform daily 10% checks on manually entered results according to the relevant work instructions / SOP
• Prepare agar and other materials needed to ensure smooth operations in the lab
• Communicate and document evidence of communication of the critical report to the pathologist and/or the patients’ physician for swift action.
• Periodic equipment maintenance – (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.)
• Maintain a daily diary of events on the bench.
• Train, supervise and support junior scientists and technicians with bench procedures, troubleshooting and maintenance procedures on each bench according to the relevant work instruction / SOP
• Evaluate new equipment and or diagnostic kits according to the relevant requirements as needed in conjunction with the Technical Quality co-ordinator.
• Perform, review and troubleshoot internal quality control results.
• Document daily QC results and corrective action where required, perform and review IQA, and implement improvement plans
• Participate in the internal and external quality assurance program of the organisation
• Write and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), work instructions and policies and procedures for accreditation purposes in conjunction with the Quality department.
• Perform daily administrative tasks such as completing quality management forms as requested by the Team lead and/or Branch operations manager.
• Weekly stock consumption on the inventory manager
• Weekly stock monitoring and utilization (zero expiration of stock on ground - first expiry first out)
• Monthly STOs and end-of-month stock report (zero stock out on consumables)
• Clear all outstanding reports from the previous day upon resumption of work

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Systems or a related field with 2 - 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Exceptional written communication skills and knowledge of medical record formats

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should possess should send their CV to: careers@echolab.ng using "Medical Report Typist - Festac" as the subject of the email.