Medical Technologist (Blood Bank/ Hematology)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to perform, depending on the section posted, a variety of test procedures according to the standards set in the Laboratory with little direct supervision by a senior staff
• Routine sample processing such as spinning and aliquoting of patient samples.
• Routine qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses on blood, CSF (cerebrospinal fluid), urine, stool and other body fluids.
• Routine haematology procedures including, microscopy (blood film, microfilaria, malaria parasite, reticulocytes), bone marrow assistance, slide staining and stem cells thawing.
• Coagulation testing
• Blood transfusion services (crossmatching, blood typing, antibody screening, unit typing, stock management and transfusion reaction investigation).
• Administrative section - responsible to perform registration of patient samples, handling telephone inquiries by clients and printing and faxing of patient results. Result retrieval and record/specimen keeping.
• Complies and maintains all applicable safety regulations in the Laboratory.
• Maintains proper inventory levels of all Clinical Laboratory consumables and reagents 10. Reviews all daily QC results and discuss any problems with senior staff.
• Checks the performance of all instruments and equipment in the Laboratory and to report any equipment which is not functioning properly.
• Complies with all regulatory guidelines, participating in CAP proficiency testing programs and in hospital quality assurance programs.
• Participates in a routine maintenance program for instruments and in on-going continuing education and professional development programs.
• Supports flexible staffing requirements in the department and participates in shift duties.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time by clinical supervisor.
  
  Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in haematology and blood bank testing (optional)
• Some knowledge of haematology and blood bank principles, practices, and procedures
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Optional

- Experience with automated haematology and blood bank analysers

- Knowledge of quality control and assurance principles

- Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS)