Key Responsibilities
Perform laboratory tests accurately as per standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Collect, receive, label, and process patient specimens (blood, urine, stool, sputum, and other body fluids).
Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and analyzers.
Verify specimen quality and ensure proper handling and storage.
Perform tests in areas such as:
Hematology
Clinical Biochemistry
Microbiology
Serology
Immunology
Clinical Pathology
Blood Banking (if assigned)
Record, verify, and report test results accurately and within the turnaround time (TAT).
Immediately report critical values to the concerned clinician as per hospital policy.
Maintain laboratory records, registers, and electronic documentation.
Participate in internal quality control (IQC) and external quality assurance (EQAS) programs.
Ensure compliance with NABH, NABL, and infection control guidelines.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory work area.




Handle biomedical waste according to Biomedical Waste Management Rules.
Monitor inventory of laboratory reagents, consumables, and supplies.
Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate maintenance with the biomedical engineering team.
Follow biosafety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Assist in training recent laboratory staff, interns, and students when required.
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical and legal standards.
Participate in departmental audits, quality improvement initiatives, and accreditation activities.
Provide support during emergency and critical care laboratory services.

Qualifications
DMLT (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology) or
B.Sc.

Medical Laboratory

Technology (MLT)

Work Location: In person

📌 Lab Technologist Tirunelveli
🏢 Sooriya Hospital
📍 Tirunelveli