Handling and testing of various samples blood urine stool sputum etc Assuring personal hygiene by wearing caps masks gloves at all times Registering each sample after receiving it in the Sample Receiving File In case of any missing sample taking follow up from that floor or department from the file record Coordinating with MO for sample received confirmation Bifurcating the samples on the basis of sample type plain citrate heparin Decision concerning sample collection Handling I Assuring personal II Registering Properly identify patient and correctly use phlebotomy methods Vein puncture Skin Puncture Ensure optimal quantity and quantity of samples Labelling sample correctly and send them for testing Answer patient queries and provide useful information Knowledge of legal requirements about drawing blood handling fluid sample and use of relevant medical equipment and materials In case of clotted defective or hemolysed blood asking for a repeat sample of the respective patient Informing the biomedical engineering department in case of machine breakdown Ensuring infection control practices at all times Attending all vaccination programs for technicians as per schedules from time to time Prioritizing the testing on the basis of the software indicator and giving highest priority to emergency samples Conducting the Troponin-I test within 30 minutes with generation of report Imparting training to new technicians and guide on the usage of machinery After centrifuging checking of samples with files for carrying out the specific test biochemical immunology etc Bifurcating the samples on the basis of tests I biochemical II immunology III For both perform immunology first and then biochemical Perform moderately complex tests by various analyzers in the Laboratory and or by manual methods on various specimen sources such as blood urine and other body fluids using established procedures under close supervision Review test results before reporting using technical and scientific knowledge to recognize and verify result validity and clinical relevance Recognize changes that may be critical to patient care and identifies probable causes for atypical findings consults with supervisor prior to the release of results when results are unusual or unanticipated Follow laboratory SOP s for differential and path review notify approved care givers of critical results following Compliance HIPPA and Critical Read Back policies Perform established quality control quality assurance procedures and maintains appropriate documentation Troubleshoot instruments and resolves technical problems whenever possible documents corrective action and reports problems to supervisor Assist in instructing students and other laboratory personnel in the principles and techniques of diagnostic testing in Hematology Receive a wide variety of patient specimens arriving at the laboratory for testing Perform the procedures necessary to prepare specimens for testing or referral to other laboratories if necessary Maintain a neat orderly and safe working environment in the laboratory while adhering to all guidelines of OHSA s Blood borne Pathogens Control Act Participate in the laboratory Continuing Education CE program Testing of the blood components as prescribed Performing the EDTA test for whole blood and running in the machine directly Making notes about patients and their follow ups in the software Confirming with the floor about admission in case of in-house patient Preparation of slides for CBC morphology in the microscopy test Testing samples of urine stool and semen analysis Checking of what type of test is to be conducted on the sample If the sample is found abnormal after running in machine centrifuge the sample and then perform microscopy on it Interact with physicians patients staff visitors and all customers via telephone conversations and in person in a pleasant and helpful manner Perform other duties as assigned Perform microbiology duties if needed as per instruction of the Incharge Maintenance of Sample Outsourcing Register Sending out sample for testing with all details on it Receiving confirmation mail from the outsourced authority about the sample Receival Constant follow up with the outsource party and attaching the report in the mail for record Perform basic resulting look-up and billing functions of patient results through the automation middleware information system including instrument automation status reports and basic maintenance and recovery functions Respond appropriately to error flags for critical results delta checks required dilutions and result patterns Use information systems down time procedures when appropriate Develops documents implements and maintains departmental policies and procedures carry out analyses on specimens of body fluids and blood samples Perform clinical validation by checking abnormal results and deciding if further tests are necessary Job Types Full time Permanent Pay 15 000 00 - 25 000 00 per month Benefits Leave encashment Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund Work Location In person Application Deadline 02 06 2025

📌 Lab Technician (Kerala)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Kerala