Medical Laboratory Technician at EXC Pharmacy

ExC pharmaceutical is a chain of retail stores focused on meeting the health needs of our community; we do this by providing quality healthcare through excellent service. We also provide access to medication and vaccines to both healthcare providers and the general public. We are focused on supporting our clients to live healthier lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• To perform clinical laboratory tests by a standardized procedure. Analyzing blood tissues and fluids, conducting blood tests.
• Setting up and testing sterility of medical laboratory products or equipment, and analyzing test results and recording test data.

Responsibilities

• Organize work by matching orders with specimen labelling; sorting specimens; checking to label; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.
• Maintaining a sterile laboratory environment to avoid any cross-contamination of specimens on samples
• Maintain quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced troubleshooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.
• Provide test results for patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating haematology, urinalysis, and coagulation equipment; perform manual methods of differentials.
• Provide physicians with information for the treatment of patient infection by performing technical procedures for the identification or susceptibility of bacteria, parasites, fungi, and mycobacteria.
• Ensure the patient of receiving compatible blood/blood components by completing blood typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing, and antibody identification procedures.
• Contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintain patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.
• Adherence to organizational policies and procedures, professional standards, federal, state, and local requirements standards.
• Take inventory of laboratory supplies and ensure adequate stock levels for essential commodities
• Preparing daily/weekly reports of all laboratory investigations
• Enhance laboratory services and organization’ reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different tasks; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Degree (BMLS)
• A minimum 1+ year working experience in a similar Role
• Relevant College of Health Certificate
• Must be registered with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
• Must possess a practising License
• The ideal candidate MUST be resident in OPIC estate, Kara, Berger or environs.
• Good documentation and effective laboratory quality management system skills
• Effective Laboratory data Management and research skills
• A team player and accountable for the quality and integrity of laboratory Services.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2021.