Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, February 03 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
DUTY STATION : LABORATORY
DEPARTMENT : Biochemistry, Haematology, Parasitology, Microbiology, Serology & Blood bank.
POSITION : MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
HOURS/ SHIFTS : FULL TIME
REPORTS TO : LAB COORIDINATOR / HEAD OF DEPERTMENT
INTERFACES WITH : LABORATORY TEAM, HOSPITAL TEAM.

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
The job incumbent shall be responsible for serve patients by identifying the best method for retrieving specimens; preparing specimens for laboratory testing, performing testing procedures following SOPs and ensure efficient delivery of correct and accurate reports.
The job position shall also act as a back-up to other Clinical Laboratory technologist wherever needed for the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES
• A Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Technology is desired.
• Minimum 4 – 6 years of experience in similar field.
• Ability to use computers to enter information
• Familiar with infection control policies and procedures
• Allied Health professional registration certificate and valid practicing license.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
• Ability to connect with various types of patients (such as children, elderly, pregnant women) and make them feel comfortable.
• To be able to keep patients’ privacy at all times
• Patience and presence of mind
• Good planning and organization skills
• Attention to detail
• Good writing and oral communication skills
• Good customer service skills, Time management

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Explain tests to patients and answer any questions they might have
• Ensure Feedback Forms are properly filled by Outpatient people monthly
• Explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Participate in any project where his/her service is required
• Contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues by following established standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. Maintain patient confidence by keeping test information confidential.
• Maintain quality results by running standards and controls, verify equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting
• Method Validation and Calibration of equipment utilizing approved testing procedures
• Monitor quality control measures and protocols
• Monitor stock and responsible for the stock for the assigned section
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY
Handling of
1. Microscopes.
2. Hematology analyzers BC-5380/BC5000(Mindray)
3. Cobas h232 analyzers.
4. Autoclaves.
5. Hotplates.
6. Chemistry analyzers-Cobas c311, Bs230(Mindray)
7. Differential counters.
8. Bio safety cabinet.
9. Histology and cytology equipment.
10. Centrifuge

SYSTEMS/ TECHNOLOGY
· Record all data and results in specified forms (Paper and or electronic) with accuracy and responsibility. Arrange reports for validation and delivery prior to competency assessment
· Arrange Reports for dispatch.
· Maintain patient confidentiality by keeping laboratory information confidential.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
• Contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and colleagues by following established standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
• Serve and protect the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, state, and local requirements
• Comply to and prepare for ISO (International organization for Standardization) requirements.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
• You are required to adhere to the employment policies as per department guidelines and as per the Employee Handbook.
• Among other performance measures as agreed within your department, you are required to align your accomplishments to the 5 pillars of the organisation; namely:

1. PATIENT SAFETY
2. QUALITY OF CARE
3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
4. PRODUCTIVITY
5. PROFITABILITY

You are required to adhere to and embody the values of the organisation; these require a commitment to creative demonstration of the values below in your day-to-day work:

ACCOUNTABILITY for our actions
• Committed to creative actions that have a positive impact on others
• Proactively seeking feedback about our services, we willingly take the necessary actions for redress, where needed
• Taking responsibility for our decisions and their outcomes, we do not shift blame, give excuses or become defensive
• Understanding that our responses are within our control, we choose to positively respond to the circumstances around us

DIGNITY in our service
• Recognising the sanctity of life, we honour those we serve
• Acknowledging that respect is earned, we have self-respect and esteem others, too
• We recognise that everyone brings unique value to the organisation so we treat all partners with respect and dignity
• We value the unique opinions and contributions added by others so we actively listen in our communications with one another

COMMITMENT to excellence
• Exceptional outcomes are a result of our focussed dedication
• Deliberate devotion to our standards of care
• Shared accountability for achievement of results
• Evidence-based practice for quality care

COMPASSION for our customers
• Empathy for those in our care
• Willingness to listen to others
• Going the extra mile to meet clients’ needs
• Responsive to the individual needs of the client, we deliver holistic care to our clients

BUILDING HOPE in the community
• Providing quality care to the needy
• Investing in health interventions that have a wider social impact
• Touching our communities through our health programs
• Encouraging and supporting those around us

INNOVATION in our approaches
• Continuous improvement in our systems and practices ensures effective models for first-rate service delivery
• Committed to life-long learning, we strive to be creative and innovative in all we do
• Investing in modern equipment
• We believe in the synergy inherent in partnerships and proactively seek to work with our stakeholders

INTEGRITY in our dealings
• Honest communication with patients and among staff
• Fairness and self-scrutiny in everything we do
• Maintaining confidentiality and privacy
• Sound business practices in line with best practice

INVESTING in people and services
• Developing our staff through internal and external opportunities
• Fostering an empowering and conducive working environment
• Constantly advancing our facilities and equipment
• Consistently scrutinizing our services and conduct


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Send your application, CV, and attachment of academic documents to hr@img.co.ug 
DEADLINE: 07th. Feb. 2024


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