Medical Laboratory Technician
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 2 – 3 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
Job Description
- Collecting, examining, and analysing patient specimens
- Carrying out microscopic examination of specimens for pathogens.
- Preparing buffer solutions, fluids, and stains.
- Identifying malaria parasites, trypanosomes, spirochetes, and other protozoa
- Ensuring that laboratory equipment, tubes, and glassware are properly sterilised and maintained in good condition.
- Organise and store all chemicals, substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions.
- Monitoring and recording temperature using temperature Charts
- Registering samples and typing results on the EMR
- Ensure that all safety guidelines are always followed strictly and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
- Reports incidents, including instrument failures, problems and solutions.
- Represents the organisation by applying the principles of customer care in the medical pathology field and interacting professionally
- Performing tests in Medical Microbiology, Histopathology, Haematology, Chemical Pathology, Parasitology and Blood Transfusion.
- Preparing stains, reagents and simple media for cultivation of bacteria to perform cross-matching; compatibility tests of blood for blood transfusion and simple serological tests.
Requirements
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- 2 – 3 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced organization.
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Method of Application
Job Description
- Administering medications, assisting with medical procedures, maintaining accurate medical records, and offering education and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Generate detailed reports and maintain precise records for patients.
- Monitor and document symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions, promptly notifying physicians of any developments.
- Carefully observe and record patient medical information and vital signs.
- Document patients’ medical histories and assessment findings accurately.
- Record patients’ treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, and revisions.
- Adjust patient treatment plans based on individual responses and changing conditions.
- Oversee all aspects of patient care, including dietary considerations and physical activity.
- Perform wound care and assist physicians during procedures.
- Ensure proper storage of equipment or devices after use.
- Collaborate effectively with other critical care team members.
- Respond to life-saving situations following nursing standards and treatment protocols.
- Responsible for the care of pre-and post-operative patients requiring attention.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years work experience.
- A member of Registered Nurse (RN) & Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
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