Laboratory Technologist, Clinical Chemistry

Requirements:

• Higher Diploma in clinical chemistry or Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution;
  
• Registration with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologists Board is mandatory;
  
• Minimum 3 (three) years’ working experience;
  
• Demonstrable computer literacy;
  
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
  
• Positive attitude towards work and other members of the team;
  
• Ability to work under pressure;
  
• Unquestionable integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic with attention to timeliness.
  

Requirements:

• Higher Diploma in clinical chemistry or Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution;
  
• Registration with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologists Board is mandatory;
  
• Minimum 3 (three) years’ working experience;
  
• Demonstrable computer literacy;
  
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
  
• Positive attitude towards work and other members of the team;
  
• Ability to work under pressure;
  
• Unquestionable integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic with attention to timeliness.
  

• Receive specimens for general and specialized chemistry for assays
  
• Maintain appropriate internal QC on chemistry/special chemistry analyzers
  
• Manage routine and planned preventive maintenance of equipment in the section
  
• Analyze tests with maximum efficiency to produce valid results ensuring maximum utilization of reagents and time
  
• Communicate urgent critical results to all concerned within recommended period of time and maintain appropriate documentation
  
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
  
• Participate in continuous medical education
  
• Observe and comply with Health and Safety regulations in the laboratory by maintaining high standards of hygiene and general cleanliness in work areas
  
• Prepare and package samples at appropriate temperature   to be outsourced and hand-over to collection agents
  
• Develop and implement SOPs in general and special chemistry