Job Vacancy: Medical Lab Scientist (Port Harcourt)

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Job Vacancy: Job title: Medical Lab Scientist (Port Harcourt)

Job description: The medical laboratory scientist is expected to use his technical knowledge and skills to deliver quality and accurate diagnostics services to the patients. The role involves performing routine and advanced medical laboratory tests and procedures, equipment maintenance, and ensuring the existing quality management system is maintained.ResponsibilitiesThis includes but is not limited to

• Performing pre-analytical procedures e.g. sample collection, separation, accessioning, packaging, review of samples for acceptance or rejection, etc.
• Operate and maintain medical diagnostics analyzers, instruments, and other table tops tools.
• Perform sample testing and reporting.
• Identification of critical results and escalating same as per set protocol.
• Performs necessary equipment calibration, running of controls, reviewing internal quality controls, and actioning of same.
• Keeping relevant documentation up to date (e.g. work cards, worksheets, inventory logs, maintenance logs, etc.).
• Timeous release of laboratory results (within stipulated Turnaround times).
• Maintaining good laboratory practices.
• Optimization of the use of laboratory commodities (reagents, consumables, kits, others).
• Utilizes LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) for specimen tracking, results entry, result approval, and reporting.
• Maintains strict patient information protection and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS) with a current practicing license issued by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
• 1-3 years post-NYSC work experience (preferably in a hospital-based laboratory)

Key Skills and Attributes

• Computer literacy (use of Excel, Powerpoint, LIMS, etc)
• Excellent Communication
• Empathy
• Resource management
• Time Management and Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Leadership and Teamwork
• Problem-solving and Initiative

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive family health and dental insurance
• In-office lunch
• Attractive pay

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Job date: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:06:59 GMT

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