medical laboratory assistant

Receives and processes Laboratory samples, ensuring accurate patient identification and matching physician orders. Samples are sorted, prepared, and distributed, with liaison with medical staff for test requirements. Oversees referred-out samples, monitors stock, and maintains professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Receives and accessions Laboratory samples.
• Verifies orders and ensures proper patient identification by matching physician orders with specimen labelling and sample types.
• Sorts and prepares samples for analysis (e.g. centrifugation, aliquoting, etc.).
• Loads specimens on Aptio Module 
• Verifies sample integrity and distributes samples to respective departments as appropriate.
• Liaises with Medical and Nursing Staff on test requirements and reporting queries.
• Orders, prepares, and packages referred-out samples.
• Monitors stock supply and orders Laboratory consumables as required.
• Follows up and reports on referred-out results.
• Prioritizes workload efficiently and productively.
• Maintains professional standards according to local regulations and international standards (College of American Pathologists (CAP) and Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA).
• Promotes a safe working environment.
• Upholds ethical practices and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Participates in Laboratory Quality improvement (QI) activities and data collection.
• Assists with follow-up of incidents/accidents and patient and staff complaints.
• Engages in the Laboratory monthly focus group.
• Participates regularly in continuing education activities.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory or Phlebotomy preferred

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in Phlebotomy or related field.
• Knowledge of laboratory and general computer applications is preferred.
• Ability to speak and write in English fluently.