Mary Begg Health Services Biomedical Technologists Jobs in Zambia

Mary Begg Health Services Biomedical Technologists Jobs in Zambia

Key Roles and Accountabilities

• Ensure that the laboratory, its equipment and all laboratory services provided are maintained to a standard of professional excellence.

• Deliver clinically competent phlebotomy services using proper technique and sterile equipment.

• Ensure that the Infection Control Policy is followed at all times.

• Ensure that patient confidentiality is respected and kept at all times.

• Ensure that clinical knowledge is maintained and updated in order to perform all required duties effectively.

• Be accessible at all times when rostered to be ‘on call’ for shift work or medical emergencies.

• Maintain quality control checks as designated by the Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrating caring and compassion behaviour towards patients and understand their anxieties surrounding laboratory tests.

• Carry out sampling, testing, measuring, recording and analysing of results according to MBCC standard operating procedures.

• Draw quality blood samples from patients using correct technique and sterile equipment.

• Preparing specimens and samples following strict safety precautions.

• Properly dispose of used needles in the appropriate containers.

• Follow standard procedure with regards to needle stick injuries.

• Responsible for accurately labelling all patient blood and bodily samples (with patient name, date of birth, date of sample collection etc.) in line with standard operating procedure.

• Construct, maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters.

• Receive blood from the Regional Blood Bank, test, and record accurate and detailed information prior to blood transfusion in line with national and local procedures.

• Competent in handling and storing chemicals and reagents.

• Responsible for maintaining required cold chain regulations.

• Responsible for monitoring expiry dates on all reagents and chemicals.

• Responsible for accurately completing all patient billing sheet.

• Responsible for monitoring adequate stock levels and maintaining minimum/maximum levels.

• Calibrate equipment by applying approved testing procedures.

• Must serve as a technical resource by participating in staff training and answering questions from other health professionals.

• Identify and communicate abnormal patient results by alerting the requesting doctor in a timely manner.

• Use and maintain correct personal protective equipment (PPE) such as eye protection, lab coats and gloves.

• Promptly report any potential hazards, breakages and faults to the maintenance officer or clinic/hospital manager.

• Read the material safety data sheets for any hazardous products that you use and follow any recommended safety precautions.

• Contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, healthcare professionals and co-workers by following established standards and procedures.

• Comply with all national legal regulations.

• Report to the Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager weekly and monthly with specific statistics and quality control testing results.

• Maintain patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential at all times.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required

• Must have a Diploma in Biomedical technology or country equivalent

• Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) and have a valid license to practice.

• Experience with PCR/Molecular (added advantage)

• Strong Communication. Interpersonal & Influential Skill

• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Fluent in local languages relevant to the local community

• Counselling Skills

• High degree of IT literacy

• 3 years’ experience

How to Apply

Only detailed Curriculum Vitae should be sent to marybeggclinic.bamboohr.com/jobs. (we will ask for original certificates and registrations if called for interview).