Medical Laboratory Technologist
Position:
Organization: Swiss Diagnostics Ethiopia
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Laboratory Technologist perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. Laboratory Technologist perform clinical laboratory testing in areas of Hematology, Coagulation, Clinical Chemistry, Immunohematology, Microbiology, Molecular, Serology, Immunology, pathology and operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
Quantity: 1
Duties and Responsibilities:
I. Specimen Collection, Handling and Processing
Monitors outpatient and Referral test orders
Troubleshoots problems related to specimens and test orders and maintains documentation of such problems and corrective action taken
Ensures that specimens are collected, received, accessioned, and delivered to the appropriate unit in a timely manner
II. Test Performance
Perform a variety of laboratory tests in accordance with established policies and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of patients, quality control verification, and proficiency testing evaluation
Prepares reagents properly, minimizes wastes, and considers cost-effectiveness in the use of supplies Performs quality control as required.
Troubleshoots problems occurring during test performance and documents problems, corrective actions, and resolutions
Follows laboratory policy for data retrieval, record keeping, requisition and reporting
Notifies Laboratory Manager or QACM of problems occurring during the test performance that would affect patient result
III. Test Result Reporting
Manages laboratory generated information to enable effective, timely, accurate, and cost-effective reporting of patient data
Participates in quality control and quality assurance activities
Recognize out of control values, takes corrective action in accordance with laboratory procedures and notify others of changes
Report, review and authorize laboratory results according to standard operating procedures
Report critical (panic) values or unusual results in accordance with established policy. IV. Instrument Related Responsibilities
Performs routine preventive maintenance and calibration on instrument according to SOP
Performs method validation/verification studies as needed
Troubleshoots instruments as necessary and maintains proper documentation of problems, corrective action, and resolutions
Ensures proper functioning of instruments before release of patient results
Notifies Laboratory Manager/QACM of instrument malfunction
Utilizes all supplies and equipment in an appropriate and cost – effective and efficient manner
Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
Experience: Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Competencies:
Computer literacy required
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to complete work assignment accurately and in a timely manner
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team and independently when require
How to Apply:
Apply using THSI LINK
Deadline: Feb 5, 2026, 12:00 AM
Location:
Amount: 1
