Laboratory Technician/Storekeeper (2 Posts)

JOB SUMMARY 

Under immediate supervision of the Centre Manager/Clinical Head/Manager, the Laboratory Technician undertakes tests of collected specimen, according to the prescription of the health care professional; collects specimen and labels them; handles the laboratory apparatus for testing; ensures the laboratory equipment and reagents are safely kept and are in working conditions all the time; may act as a custodians of laboratory reagents and apparatus and medical supplies.

DUTIES/TASKS

• Collects and labels all specimens and ensures that they are as per the order.
• Undertakes laboratory tests as prescribed by the medical staff.
• Puts the interest of clients / patients above all other considerations and ensures the confidentiality of all cases.
• Handles properly all laboratory instruments / equipment and ensures timely reporting of mechanical failures.
• Ensures proper receipt, storage, safe keep, utilization and regular replenishment of enough stocks of required lab supplies by pre-establishing reorder level.
• Maintains proper, up-to-date and orderly daily records of laboratory tests in the registration book and ensures their readily availability for reference and inspection.
• Receives laboratory reagents by checking and ensuring the date of expiry.
• Renders proper training to technicians and / or assistants, as deemed necessary.
• Ensures the maintenance of a high level of standard.
• Avails himself/herself to regular stock taking as and when required.
• Prepares and submits monthly and / or annual laboratory and stock reports, as deemed necessary.
• Ensures proper storage handling, and issuance of drugs, office supplies and other store items as per MSIE Store management procedures.
• Receives, stores, tags and tracks store Items, prepares property lists and Keep Separate register of all store Items.
• Maintains the store records area, and storage area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Receives and inspects all incoming materials and reconciles with receipts or Issue Vouchers.
• Performs related tasks as required.