Laboratory Technologist- Mobile Phlebotomist at The Nairobi Hospital

REF: TNH/HRD/LBM/08/2024

• The overall purpose of this job is to carry out diagnostic tests in line with established protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Home blood collection by riding Motor bike to patient location as per scheduled appointment.
• Coordinate with Laboratory team for scheduled patient appointment.
• Competent for adult & paediatric blood collection.
• Timely submission of collected samples to the designated TNH Lab location.
• Receive requisitions for laboratory test from the system and in hard copy format.
• Obtain samples from patients and/or receive samples from the laboratory reception.
• Carry out tests on the samples in line with established protocols.
• Verify test results to ensure they meet the quality thresholds in line with established quality guidelines.
• Generate results in the laboratory information management system.
• Prepare daily reports in line with requirements.
• Participate in continuous professional development courses as per requirements.
• Open and close the laboratory and clean laboratory equipment as applicable; and
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board and hold a valid practicing licence.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience preferably in a hospital environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Technical & Behavioural competencies
• Valid motor bike licence & Good riding skills.
• Knowledge of bacteria groups
• Ability to operate laboratory machines
• Ability to interpret results
• Knowledge of accurate parameters
• Knowledge of quality control measures such standard deviation and interpretation of
• curves
• Working knowledge of laboratory information systems
• Phlebotomy skills
• Analytical skills
• Judgement skills
• Patient care skills
• Attention to detail
• Service orientation
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Interpersonal skills
• Team working skills
• Accountability
• Integrity