Laboratory Technologist

Focus Clinical & Diagnostic Limited is one of the leading out-patients health care providers in Central Kenya is looking to hire a passionate and patients dedicated laboratory technologist to support our clinical services.

Role Summary

To ensure the provision of effective, efficient and quality laboratory services

Major Responsibilities

• Organize work station for the day’s workload at
• Ensure that the environmental health and occupational safety measures and regulations are adhered to in the Laboratory
• Ensure that blood collection apparatus is well stocked and readily available at all times in the phlebotomy area.
• Collection and labelling of patients
• Storage of samples before analysis and Proper packaging and documentation of samples for
• Preparation of reagents and working solutions as per the manufacturers’
• Receive specimens as per acceptance criteria and review the doctor’s
• Run daily quality control checks to ensure the analyzer functionality and
• Analyze tests as requested using the approved standard operating
• Analyze and report EQA testing followed by corrective action if need
• Review, Release and Report results
• Perform and document trouble shooting for any nonconformance followed by corrective
• Retain analyzed samples as per retention guideline in place
• Use of laboratory information systems, in particular: accessing patient data and information, entering patient data and examination results, changing patient data or examination results
• Maintain accurate records of services carried out by ensuring correct data entry into the system and registers.
• Dispatch laboratory results and or reports to appropriate users while maintaining accurate records of the tests carried out and keeping correct data entry on report forms and maintain
• Perform routine preventive maintenance of the laboratory equipment, troubleshoot broken down equipment, and ensure routine and accurate calibration of the equipment.
• Ensure maintenance of high standards of hygiene and general cleanliness and that the infection control guidelines are adhered to in the laboratory.
• To ensure smooth communication between the laboratory, its clients and with the Senior Management is maintained at all times
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the laboratory coordinator or Laboratory Director.
• Restock work area with all needed supplies for the next day

Relevant Education and Experience Required

• At least a diploma in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience as a laboratory technologist in a busy
• Prior work experience in an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory is an added
• Must be registered with the KMLTTB and possess an active practising