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Laboratory Assistant

kiryadongo, Uganda * Full-time
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The International Rescue Committee

Health and Medical Total Positions: Location: kiryadongo, Uganda Full-time Salary: Not mentioned Posted 2 years ago
The Laboratory Assistant will Carry out routine and specialized laboratory investigations for the diagnosis, treatment, and control of diseases.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collect, receive, evaluate, and process various biological specimen for analysis. • Perform laboratory tests accurately and in a timely manner to produce reliable test results. • Review and verify test results, confirm panic values and abnormal results before release to clinicians. • Maintain and keep updated records of all laboratory samples and results transported collected, investigations and procedures performed, and results generated and delivered. • Correctly operate equipment/instruments, perform routine function checks, troubleshoot if unacceptable and document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established specifications. • Maintain a safe and tidy work area and follow safety procedures. • Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies and document procedural calibrations and maintenance activities. • Participate in External Quality Assessment schemes and ensure proficiency test panels are handled in the same manner as routine (patient) samples. • Order supplies, update stock cards and maintain an inventory of all equipment and reagents. • Promptly report and document all laboratory-related accidents (injuries and exposures) and unsafe conditions to the immediate supervisor. • Participate in laboratory departmental meetings, trainings, supervisions, orientations, and audits as may be required. Undertake such work as permitted to you effectively and efficiently, in compliance with approved guidelines. • Work flexible hours according to the laboratory requirements, as decided by management. • Effectively communicate in a friendly, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in your dealings with laboratory customers. • Observe privacy and maintain confidentiality on matters pertaining to patients and staff and must only be discussed in the course of your duty.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• A Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognizable institution. • Must be registered with Allied Health Professional Council with a valid practicing license. • At least 2 years’ experience working at a recognized health facility. • Basic knowledge of performing quality controls and quality assurance. • Knowledge of good laboratory practice. • Good written and verbal communication or interpersonal skills is a must. • Work Hours: 8 • Experience in Months: 24
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