Vivat Health Solution
DUE: 28 MAR 2025
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN/RECEPTIONIST- HARARE (X1)
The following vacancy has arisen within Vivat Health Solutions for the position of a Laboratory Technician/Receptionist. Interested candidates who meet set requirements are encouraged to apply.
REPORTING TO THE MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST, THE POSITION WILL BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
- Collects patient Specimens which include blood, non-blood specimens, and some specialized proce-dures performed at point of contact with patients as and when necessary.
- Enter patient information into medical records and maintain inventory of medical supplies.
- Performs and documents daily equipment function by checking and calibrating specific lab equipment to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results.
- Performs periodic routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on malfunctioning equip ment according to manufacturer’s specifications (daily, weekly, or monthly).
- Reviews daily raw data, equipment flags and other appropriate testing parameters prior to reporting results to evaluate test or instrument performance.
- Verifies that the proper specimen being analysed is for the correct patient and that the correct test is being performed by matching the electronic test request forms to the patient specimen.
- Runs prescribed routine and high complexity assays on manual and on automated platforms in line. with Standard Operating Procedures and adhering to quality control to include IQC and proficiency
testing. - Follows established safety practices including handling biohazard material, exposure control plan e.g. (blood-borne pathogens), and infection control.
- Monitors tests quality, accuracy, timely testing, and release of results through tracking turnaround times, pending tests and updating daily worklists.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician
- Valid Practicing Certificate
- Application deadline is end of day Friday the 28th of March 2025
TO APPLY
Applications to be sent to: [email protected] with the subject line “Laboratory Technician/
Receptionist”