Lab Technologists (2 Positions)

International Clinical Laboratories (ICL) is one of the largest of independent clinical diagnostic centers on the African continent. ICL has opened its door for service in 2004 with the aim of “contributing to the maintenance and enhancement of the quality of life throughout Ethiopia” by encompassing a system of human and physical resources designed to meet the changing healthcare needs of the population it serves.

It is the only laboratory accredited by the USA based Joint Commission International (JCI) for five times in a row. The laboratory provides more than 3000 tests in collaboration with its referral laboratories.

ICL would like to fill the following New vacant positions under Technical Lab Department inviting all qualified and competent applicants:

Position Overview:

Laboratory Technologist perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating, and preventing disease. Laboratory Technologist perform clinical laboratory testing in areas of hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, Molecular biology, TB, serology, urinalysis, parasitology, immunology, pathology and operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.

 

Position: Lab Technologist

Required Number: 02

Employment conditions: Permanent

Gender (Male/Female), Females are highly encouraged

Report to the: – Satellite lab supervisor

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Cerba Lancet Africa company policies and procedures.
• Follow the Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Drive the Cerba Lancet Africa values.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements including ISO requirements.

Technical Support

• Troubleshoots problems related to specimens and test orders and maintains documentation of such problems and corrective action taken.
• Perform a variety of laboratory tests in accordance with established policies and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of patients, quality control verification, and proficiency testing evaluation.
• Prepares reagents properly, minimizes wastes, and considers cost-effectiveness in the use of supplies.
• Performs quality control as required.
• Troubleshoots problems occurring during test performance and documents problems, corrective actions, and resolutions.
• Perform daily WORK LIST checks; verify and complete the incomplete one and document.
• Follows laboratory policy for data retrieval, record keeping, requisition and reporting.
• Notifies Laboratory Manager or Lab supervisors of problems occurring during the test performance that would affect patient result.
• Manages laboratory generated information to enable effective, timely, accurate, and cost-effective reporting of patient data.
• Participates in quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Recognize out of control values, takes corrective action in accordance with laboratory procedures and notify others of changes.
• Report and review laboratory results according to standard operating procedures; report critical (panic) values or unusual results in accordance with established policy.
• Performs routine maintenance and calibration on instrument according to SOP.
• Performs method validation studies as needed.
• Troubleshoots instruments as necessary and maintains proper documentation of problems, corrective action, and resolutions.
• Ensures proper functioning of instruments before release of patient results.
• Notifies Laboratory Manager/Lab Supervisor of instrument malfunction.

Utilizes all supplies and equipment in an appropriate and cost – effective, efficient manner.

Salary: – As per the company scale

Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum of BSC in laboratory technology
• Licensed.
• 0- 2 years’ experience in similar role

Required Skills:

• Computer literate and basic office software skills
• Competent phlebotomy and sample collection skills
• Excellent communication and listening skills in addition able using positive language
• Attentiveness, conflict resolution, and problem-solving ability
• Strong time management skills
• Solid coordination and supervision capability
• Good leadership and teamwork ethic
• Willingness to improve and motivated for self-development

Proficient in Amharic, and English Languages.