Lab Technician

Biochemistry, & Hematology & Immunology& Clinical Pathology, ELISA,

• Labeling, checking identity and quality of samples sent
• Ensuring timely and regular performance of Quality control (Internal & External controls) and documentation
• Corrective action documentation in case of failure
• Time management to ensure accurate and timely report release
• Recording the results, counterchecking and ensuring timely correct typing, signing and dispatch.
• Systematic filing of reports for easy retrieval and maintaining records as per NABL/ISO/CAP requirements.
• Constant monitoring of instruments for any break downs including checking temperature displays.
• Reporting the break-downs to maintenance staff/respective engineers.
• Ensuring prompt processing and reporting of stat samples.
• Maintain departmental stock as per requirement by co ordinating with Supply chain & store team.
• Follow the system of receiving, consumption & discard of reagents as established by supply chain & top management.
• Regular maintenance of daily track sheet.
• Understanding clinical aspects of tests conducted in the section.
• Problem solving (instrument, sample etc)
• Ensuring adequate communication with purchase & Bio - Medical Engineers etc.
• Second level authorization
• Ensure practice of safety norms in the department.
• Proper waste disposal
• Ensuring accuracy and correctness of results by strict compliance to the defined standard Operating procedure, calibration, quality control, procedure and training of the personnel.

Cytopathology & Histopathology

• Receiving specimens, checking correct labeling and sample quality including the fixative used. Ensuring adequate clinical information in the accompanying requisition form. Numbering the specimen and entry in the respective registers. Putting up stained slides and forms for reporting. Ensuring timely reporting, typing and dispatch of reports.
• Ensuring prompt processing and reporting of frozen sections.
• Meticulous filing, maintaining records, generating data as per requirements of quality objectives of the department.

Preparation of solutions, buffers distilled water and different stains.

Technicians are responsible for blood collection and data entry as and when required.

Key Competencies:

1. Organizational & time management skills
2. Keyboard/Computer skills
3. Professionalism
4. Communication skills (written/verbal)
5. Problem solving skills
6. Inter-Personal Relations