Healthcare and MedicalFull-TimeJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
Medical laboratory technologists perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. These tests include blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology.
Responsibilities and Duties
Clinical Chemistry: Chemically analyzing blood and other fluids.
Clinical Microbiology: Culturing and identifying micro-organisms and determining antibiotic sensitivities.
Hematology: Studying blood cells and their formation in health and disease, and investigating coagulation factors and disorders.
Transfusion Medicine: Taking and testing blood to determine its suitability for transfusions.
Cytotechnology: Microscopically examining prepared cellular slides for evidence of abnormality or disease.
Fluid and Tissue Analysis: Examining body fluids and tissues for abnormal chemical levels, cells, or bacteria.
Pathology Support: Preparing tissue for microscopic examination by pathologists.
Blood Typing: Determining blood type for transfusions.
Research: Conducting medical research and analysis.
Quality Assurance: Actively participating in Quality Improvement Programs essential to ensure standardized and reliable laboratory testing.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education: Minimum of a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or a relevant field.
Experience: At least 2 years of professional experience in a medical laboratory setting.
Knowledge: Proficiency in clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and transfusion medicine.
Technical Skills: Experience in cytotechnology and microscopic examination of cellular slides.
Quality Standards: Familiarity with Quality Improvement Programs within a laboratory environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hrmanager.sgh@gmail.com using the position as the subject of the email.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hrmanager.sgh@gmail.com using the position as the subject of the email. You can also apply online via the following link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/job-application/1162703