Laboratory Assistant

Essential Job Functions


> Receives patient specimens such as blood, urine, feces, pulmonary fluids, gastro-intestinal fluids, body cavity fluids, and sputum slides with standard laboratory request forms providing information such as patient's name and tests to be performed by licensed personnel.


> Verifies patient's name and permanent file number by matching information on request form and specimen container. Logs in specimen information such as patient's name, permanent file number, and hospital ward number in laboratory log, worksheet or computer.


> Routes specimen to appropriate work station or laboratory for the standard tests to be performed.Prepares specimens for laboratory testing by adding fixatives or preservatives utilizing a prescribed technique/instrument appropriate to the type of specimen. Processes specimens for subsequent analysis by licensed personnel by performing duties such as making primary inoculations of test material to be cultured, and smearing and staining test specimens on laboratory glass slides and/or plates. Operates semi-and fully-automatic laboratory equipment pre-calibrated by licensed laboratory personnel to perform specific tests.


> Loads specimen on machine, and records machine-derived test results portrayed in the form of a digital read-out, and alerts supervisor before proceeding if test result or procedure outcome falls outside a specific range. Transcribes laboratory test results from laboratory reports/worksheets into a permanent log or computer.


> Routes laboratory reports to patients' ward so medical personnel will be informed of laboratory findings.Prepares specific quantities of media, reagents (including acids) and other solutions and compounds by mixing components to standard ratios using laboratory apparatus such as balances, volumetric and graduated cylinders following written procedures.


> Lifts and moves containers holding several gallons or other substantial quantity of constituent parts or compounds produced.


Requirements
> Six (6) months' experience in laboratory work in a public health, medical or biological laboratory.
> Degree in laboratory science such as general chemistry or bacteriology.


HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should forward their resume to the hr dept at [email protected]
Shortlisted applicant will be contacted.