Lab Technician

• Receive, label and analyse samples (blood, toxic, tissue etc.)
• Design and execute laboratory testing according to standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings
• Conduct experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods
• Organise and store all chemicals substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions
• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
  
  Managing Optimal Department Operations by Ensuring the Following:
• Monitoring reagent, calibrator and control inventory. To ensure that expired material is not in stock or in use.
• Active participation in monthly QC review, internal audits & external audits.
  
  Daily Tasks
• Ensure work surfaces are cleaned daily with 1% Sodium Hypochlorite before and after completion of work.
• Help in sample sorting instrument-wise or as per STAT request.
• Monitor integrity of samples prior to processing.
• Department QC review, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, CA, and PA with the help of HOD.
• Follow up on STAT reporting of the department.
• Print worksheets and follow to complete routine work.
• Attach machine printouts of patient results with the corresponding worksheet.
• Mention previous records of the patient on the worksheet, if any.
• Decide on retesting of results and recollection of samples for retesting with the consent of HOD or other pathologists performing microscopy.
• Perform manual processes in the department scope of tests.
• Perform tests other than CBC.
• Perform sample dilutions if required under supervision.
• Prepare thick and thin smears.
• Stain thick and thin smears.
• Speak to patients regarding clinical history.
• Conduct periodic checks on pending lists and complete pending tests.
• Ensure TAT is met for all samples.
• Retain samples properly as per SOP criteria.
• Discard samples periodically as per policy and document the same.
• Point out non-conformances or errors to the Sr. Lab Technician.
• Log non-conformances in the Error Log document with the help of the Sr. Lab Technician or Lab Manager.
• Immediately inform critical values to the Sr. Lab Technician and HOD.
• Print monthly LJ’s and prepare outlier charts.
• Perform retained sample testing and evaluation as per schedule.
• Test IQC & EQC samples and document with the help of the QA department.

Communication & Teamwork:

• Maintains a positive working relationship with the staff & management personnel.
• Uses interpersonal skills to support lab customers & promote success of team member. 
• Should be flexible with shift timings if required in case of inadequate staff.
  
  Documentation:
• Ensure all documents and records are maintained & updated on real time basis (Refer to Annexure 1 attached).

Inventory: 

• Ensures adequate stock in department & proper utilisation of reagents & control material
• Take a physical stock of the department utilities with the help of Sr. Lab Technician.
  
  Safety & Education:
• Complies with laboratory safety procedures.
• Possess adequate knowledge of instrumentation, theory and application of existing tests.
• Attends internal CME’s to enhance his/her knowledge.
• Understanding thoroughly tests and instrument SOP’s and implementing the same.