- Collect blood, urine, and other biological samples from patients using venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.
- Perform tests to identify microorganisms, parasites, or bacteria in body fluids and blood.
- Examine and analyze cells, tissues, and blood samples; prepare specimens for cell count and abnormal cell detection.
- Maintain laboratory glassware through picking-up, cleaning, washing, sterilizing, and distributing.
- Ensure proper cold chain maintenance and sample storage as per protocols.
- Maintain daily logs, equipment record books, and other documentation.
- Create Patient IDs in Med Mantra and generate Barcode Stickers for sample tracking.
- Regularly check equipment for malfunctions and report any faults immediately.
- Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients, especially pediatric and elderly patients.
- Respond to telephone enquiries relating to patients, lab requests, X-rays, and prescription requests.
- Co-ordinate appointments for specialist referrals, X-rays, and lab testing; convey instructions to patients.
- Complete and co-ordinate consent forms and day sheets.
- Perform other related duties within the clinic as may be assigned.
- QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
- • DMLT (Diploma in Medical Lab Technology) or B.Sc. MLT — required.
- Phlebotomy certification from a recognized body — preferred.
- Knowledge of infection control protocols and biomedical waste management.