Lab Technician

Ampath Trust; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampath Trust in Hyderabad seeks a trained phlebotomist to prepare specimens for laboratory testing and to perform phlebotomy on adult and pediatric patients.

The role includes strict adherence to SOPs, operation and maintenance of Horiba Yumizen H500 and KC1 Delta analyzers, and daily quality checks with the LIS. You will protect patient confidentiality and support in quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy training and ability to collect adult and pediatric samples.
• Familiar with laboratory SOPs and quality assurance processes.
• Experience with LIS or data entry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow accreditation guidelines and NABL/ISO policies as indicated in quality documents.
• Prepare specimens for laboratory testing and operate required equipment.
• Perform internal quality control and monitor daily QC recordings.
• Process EQAS/ILC specimens as scheduled and maintain logs.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient data and ensure safe handling of samples.

Job description

• To follow all accreditation guidelines, ISO 15189, NABL 112, policies and procedures as indicated in the AmPath quality documents.
• To Prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
• Authorized to operate, handle and perform requisite operator maintenance (start up, periodic maintenance, trouble shooting and shut down) for equipment including Horiba Yumizen H500 (Hematology analyzer), KC1 Delta (Coagulation analyzer).
• Must be well trained phlebotomist and can do phlebotomy of adult as well as pediatric patients.
• To Perform internal quality control procedures as per SOPs and monitor the daily Internal Quality control and record the deviations if any.
• To Perform laboratory tests as assigned according to current protocols, procedures, and quality assurance requirements.
• To Process the EQAS/ILC specimens as per schedule.
• To demonstrates skills and knowledge on all laboratory test systems.
• Responds to technical and logistical problems encountered in the laboratory in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Responds to and reports critical values in a timely manner to physicians and clinic staff.
• To Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual maintenance of laboratory equipment as required in a timely manner.
• To Ensures preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment are done as per the defined program in the laboratory.
• To Record laboratory results into the online Lab Information System (LIS) and maintains all relevant documentary entries like logbooks and work sheets.
• To Maintain proper storage of specimens/ samples as per SOP
• To Contribute in preparation of SOPs and work instructions
• To Demonstrate a cooperative attitude in relationships with co-workers and other personnel.
• To Implement a safe laboratory environment in compliance with good practices and applicable regulations.
• To Meet or exceed continuing education requirements for position.
• To Perform all other job related activities assigned by Supervisor / Department Consultant.
• To Use all facilities and supplies with care and in a cost-effective manner.
• To Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other patient/clinical data.