General Duties Performs other appropriate and related duties as assigned by the Reporting-Head to meet departmental objectives Continuously look for ways to streamline and improve workflow Assist with quarterly/annual audit as required without compromising the regular clinical activities Specific Responsibilities 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. Participating in proficiency programmes. 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 pathologist, the patient physician, 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 performing manual methods for the performance of drug screens. (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 spectrophotometer and through methods such as radioimmunoassay, enzyme immunoassay, 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. Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Maintains patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential. Serves and protects the organizations community by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures and local requirements. Enhances laboratory services and reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Assigned task of scheduling duty roster every month. Responsible for the quality indicators of the department
Current licensure with local authority to practice. Good English spoken & written
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