Senior Laboratory Technologist 13 views

KADISCO General Hospital is seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated Senior Laboratory Technologist to join our Laboratory Department.

Position

Senior Laboratory Technologist

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Valid professional license to practice.
• Additional certifications or specialized laboratory training are an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience, preferably in a hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise laboratory testing in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and reliable reporting of laboratory results.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and analyzers.
• Implement and monitor internal quality control and participate in external quality assurance programs.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, infection prevention, and biosafety standards.
• Review and validate laboratory test results before release.
• Maintain proper documentation, inventory, and reagent management.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior laboratory professionals.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support quality patient care.
• Participate in laboratory quality improvement initiatives and accreditation activities.

Required Competencies

• Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures and quality management systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in operating automated laboratory equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards.
  Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:

• Clinical Chemistry
• Hematology
• Microbiology
• Immunology and Serology
• Blood Bank (Transfusion Medicine)
• Molecular Diagnostics (PCR and other molecular techniques)
• Histopathology and Cytology
• Clinical Microscopy
• Quality Management Systems (ISO 15189 or equivalent)
• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIS/HMIS)
• Operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated laboratory analyzers
• Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Assessment (EQA) programs
• Laboratory accreditation, quality improvement, and audit processes
• Mentoring and supervising laboratory staff in a hospital or diagnostic laboratory setting