lab technician

Roles and Responsibilities

Collect blood and other patient specimens according to approved procedures and within the scope of training and authorization.
Receive, label, verify, and process patient samples correctly.
Perform routine laboratory investigations, including hematology, biochemistry, clinical pathology, and other assigned tests, as per qualification and authorization.
Operate laboratory equipment and analyzers safely and correctly.
Perform daily quality control procedures and maintain quality control records.
Calibrate equipment and coordinate preventive maintenance as per the schedule.
Ensure timely processing and reporting of laboratory results.
Immediately communicate critical laboratory values to the authorized doctor or concerned staff and document the communication.
Maintain proper records of samples, test results, reagents, and consumables.
Monitor reagent expiry dates, stock levels, and storage conditions.
Follow biomedical waste management guidelines and dispose of laboratory waste in designated containers.
Follow hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), and infection prevention practices.
Maintain cleanliness and disinfection of work areas and equipment.
Participate in internal quality audits, external quality assessment, and NABH-related activities.
Maintain patient confidentiality and protect laboratory records.
Report equipment breakdowns, sample errors, and quality-related issues to the Laboratory In-charge.
Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and other departments to ensure smooth laboratory services.
Perform other laboratory duties assigned by the Laboratory In-charge or hospital management.
3. Educational Qualification

B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology (B.Sc. MLT) or DMLT, as applicable to the role.
Relevant registration or certification, wherever required by applicable regulations.
Freshers and experienced candidates may apply, subject to hospital requirements.
4. Skills Required

Knowledge of laboratory procedures and sample handling.
Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Good communication and teamwork.
Knowledge of infection control and biomedical waste management.
Basic computer skills and laboratory documentation.
Understanding of quality control and NABH requirements.
5. Quality and NABH Responsibilities

Follow approved SOPs and laboratory protocols.
Maintain equipment maintenance, calibration, and quality control records.
Ensure correct patient identification and specimen labelling.
Maintain sample traceability and proper documentation.
Follow critical result reporting procedures.
Participate in staff training, competency assessments, and quality improvement activities.
Report incidents and non-conformities to the Laboratory In-charge.