JOB TITLE:  LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

REPORTS TO:  LABORATORY MANAGER

a) JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Lab Manager will be responsible for shift coverage (operational and technical) functions of their allocated sections. They will facilitate in delivery of laboratory services in efficient and effective manner while positively impacting the department in the journey towards accreditation and thereafter, maintaining accreditation status.

Should be aware of the Quality Management System and demonstrate healthy interaction with colleagues and have a sense of responsibility as well as accountability.

b) MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate to the Section Head on timely basis regarding any pre-analytical, analytical or post-analytical issues.
• Monitoring pending logs from LIMS and organizing section for well-coordinated performance so that tasks are completed within the stipulated time frame.
• Navigate through LIMS, including the acceptance of specimens into systems and printing unique Barcodes perform and be able to perform all tests within the department.
• Monitor all urgent and critical tests requests Turn Around Time e.g. ICU, HDU and A&E.
• Monitor stock levels within their areas of operation and alert the Section Head or Lab Manager in case of anticipated stock out of reagents.
• Performing daily checks – temperature charting, supervising benching cleaning and maintenance of waste disposal in the respective area.
• Implementation of technical SOP’S of their section and in day to day incidence reporting documenting in the logs available, checking and advising juniors on CAPA documentation.
• Recording and reporting all critical results to the concerned clinician or Nurse in-charge following procedures for Reporting Critical Values and documenting
• Supervision of Lab Assistants during their shift making sure to fill in gaps if workload increases in other section – demonstrate team player role.
• Any other roles assigned by the Supervisor

e) EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
• Registered with the laboratory Board.

d) KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in hospital settings.
• Be well versed with Quality Management System and the latest standards for ISO and JCI Accreditation
• Cyclical projects like Cancer awareness camps, Cardiac camps, and Blood donation camps might require necessary travel, unusual work hours and expected to play multiple roles.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and commitment to advancing workplace diversity.
• Willingness to be flexible in work habits and assigned tasks.  Adaptable and comfortable to institutional work environment
• Focused and detail oriented.

• Work well under stressful conditions, sometimes within tight timelines, to keep self and others focussed, remain objective and be effective in the face of pResults oriented – Concentrate on activities necessary to achieve departmental and company’s goals.
• Customer Centred: Strive to attain a continual standard of 100% internal and external customer satisfactions in all areas.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety, and infection control.
• Well versed in the required discipline, the individual should also be a team player
• Motivation to learn and accept work related challenges and pressure.

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job title on the email subject (Laboratoty Technologist), your current and expected remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to careers@pandyahospital.org. The application should be received not later than 5.00pm on 15^th December 2025.

We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.