Lab Assistant, Pathology Job AKUH

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Responsibilities:

• Clear the Apheresis waste at regular intervals on instructions from Nurse-In-Charge of the blood donor unit.
• Collect used glassware from laboratory sections and autoclave, wash, dry, sterilize and render clean for use with appropriate labels where necessary.
• Prepare laboratory glassware and plastic ware for procedures by adding appropriate chemicals and adequately labeling use by laboratory personnel and patients.
• Prepare microbiology media and, ensuring adequate storage and adequate quantities at all times.
• Distribute test specimen in Laboratory Information System (LIS) and in the appropriate sections of the laboratory for analysis from the main Laboratory and Laboratory collection sites.
• Ensure proper charging of histology samples from Theatre, Daycare and Endoscopy units as directed by the Histology team in the Laboratory Information System.
• Ensure biohazard waste is properly packaged, treated, labeled and safely ferried to the collection site for disposal.
• Assist the Laboratory sections in the running and maintaining of the Quality system as would be directed by the Quality Assurance office and the section heads.
• Any other assignment as shall be assigned by the supervisor within the department.

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Requirements:

• KCSE Mean Grade of at least C- or an equivalent.
• At least 2 years of working experience, preferably in a laboratory.
• Must be a good team player.
• Must be good nurtured, flexible and pro-active.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer knowledge

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