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• Organizes
  work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting
  specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for
  delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.
• Maintains
  quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment
  function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble
  shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures;
  monitoring quality control measures and protocols.
• Serves
  as technical resource by participating in staff training; answering
  questions of other professionals; participating in educational
  opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal
  networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Identifies
  and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel,
  the medical officer, or nurse; reporting mandated information to the
  public health department or other designated officials.
• (toxicology)
  identifies the presence or quantity of drugs of abuse, therapeutic drugs,
  and toxic substances by operating toxicology instrumentation and
  performing manual methods for the performance of drug screens, blood
  alcohol levels, and carbon monoxide levels.
• (chemistry)
  provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating
  chemistry equipment; performing hand chemistries.
• (hematology)
  provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating
  hematology, urinalysis, and coagulation equipment; performing manual
  methods of differentials.
• (immunology)
  provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating
  equipment such as the gamma counter, spectrophotometer, densitometer, and
  through methods such as radioimmunoassay, enzyme immunossay, and
  serological testing.
• (microbiology)
  provides physician with information for treatment of patient infection by
  performing technical procedures for the identification or susceptibility
  of bacteria, parasites, fungi, and mycobacteria.
• (blood
  bank) ensures the patient of receiving compatible blood/blood components
  by completing blood typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing, and
  antibody identification procedures.
• (blood
  bank) assures future retrieval of patient transfusion information by
  preparing patient packets and maintaining blood bank database.
• Supports
  and maintains a culture of safety, quality and excellent customer service.
• Maintains
  patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.
• Serves
  and protects the hospital community by following established standards and
  procedures and complying with regulations.
• Enhances
  laboratory services and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for
  accomplishing new and different requests.
• Explores
  opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• The
  applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in biomedical laboratory
  technology, Bachelors in medical laboratory sciences or any related
  science laboratory field.
• Three
  years’ experience in a hospital laboratory.
• Proficiency
  in computer packages like Microsoft excel, word and other office products.
  
• Excellent
  communication, leadership and customer service skills.
• Proof
  of registration with the appropriate professional council.

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