· Organize work station for the day’s workload at phlebotomy.

· Ensure that the environmental health and occupational safety measures and regulations are adhered to in the Laboratory

· Ensure that blood collection apparatus is well stocked and readily available at all times in the phlebotomy area.

· Collection and labelling of patients samples.

· Storage of samples before analysis and Proper packaging and documentation of samples for referral.

· Preparation of reagents and working solutions as per the manufacturers’ instruction.

· Receive specimens as per acceptance criteria and review the doctor’s request.

· Run daily quality control checks to ensure the analyzer functionality and document.

· Analyze tests as requested using the approved standard operating procedure.

· Analyze and report EQA testing followed by corrective action if need be.

· Review, Release and Report results

· Perform and document trouble shooting for any nonconformance followed by corrective action.

· Retain analyzed samples as per retention guideline in place

· Use of laboratory information systems, in particular: accessing patient data and information, entering patient data and examination results, changing patient data or examination results

· Maintain accurate records of services carried out by ensuring correct data entry into the system and registers.

· Dispatch laboratory results and or reports to appropriate users while maintaining accurate records of the tests carried out and keeping correct data entry on report forms and maintain confidentiality.

· Perform routine preventive maintenance of the laboratory equipment, troubleshoot broken down equipment, and ensure routine and accurate calibration of the equipment.

· Ensure maintenance of high standards of hygiene and general cleanliness and that the infection control guidelines are adhered to in the laboratory.

· To ensure smooth communication between the laboratory, its clients and with the Senior Management is maintained at all times

· Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the laboratory coordinator or Laboratory Director.

· Restock work area with all needed supplies for the next day