Temporary Medical Laboratory Technician I

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Medical Laboratory Technician I:

• Prepares diseased human tissue for histological examination by a pathologist.
• Conducts chemical analysis of body fluids including blood, urine and spinal fluid to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Performs more complex pathological and clinical examinations and analysis of human body fluids and excretions.
• Conducts hematological analysis of blood to determine blood components or blood group, blood type for compatibility for blood transfusion purposes.
• Conducts microbiological analysis of bodily fluids such as blood, urine, spinal fluid, aspirates, tissue to determine the presence of bacteria and conduct antimicrobial susceptibility.
• Operates, calibrates and maintains equipment used in a quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Analyzes laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
• Responds appropriately to results with the status of STAT sample for a patient waiting or times specimen.
• Notifies the relevant authority of critical lab value with complete documentation on the report.
• Ensures all records are accurately kept such as maintenance logs, equipment down time logs, call out logs and inventory logs.
• Identifies patient specimen and labels with accurate information.
• Provides technical information about test results to physicians or any other duly authorized persons.
• Ensures adequate level of supplies for testing and replenish consumables/reagents where appropriate.
• Performs any function as required through departmental expansion/development initiatives and assist with the development of departmental policies and procedures when required.
• Supervises the Medical Laboratory Technician interns and assists with the orientation of new employees.
• Adheres to the Laboratory Quality Management Systems and Laboratory Safety, Regulations and Infection Control guidelines.
• Facilitates troubleshooting of machinery with the Laboratory when necessary.
• Performs any other related duties as required by the appropriate Authority.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of a wide variety of routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Considerable knowledge of laboratory procedures and use of laboratory equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Knowledge of international standards of Laboratory practices such as ISO 15189.
• Must be able to work independently and be detailed oriented.
• Must possess good critical thinking skills.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Training as evidenced by an Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution OR
• Medical Laboratory Technician Associate in Applied Science Degree from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the Council for Professions Related to Medicine in Trinidad and Tobago.
• Any combination of relevant training and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Medical Laboratory Technician Interns

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIP

Internal:

• Medical Laboratory Technician III
• Medical Laboratory Technician II
• Specialist Medical Officer-Microbiology
• Manager-Para Clinical Services
• Medical Laboratory Personnel
• Doctors
• Nurses
• Heads of Departments
• Biomedical Department Personnel
• Personnel from Primary Care Centres

External:

• Ministry of Health
• Other Regional Health Authorities
• Patients/General Public
• Suppliers of Equipment and their field representatives