Laboratory Clerk at Lancet Laboratories

An opportunity has presented itself to appoint a suitably qualified candidate into the position of Laboratory Clerk. This is a Permanent position based at KZN - Richards Bay - Histology Department .

Job Summary:

Administers the receiving, capturing and distribution of all samples to ensure correct information is obtained and recorded and to facilitate the speedy processing of samples in terms of service objectives

Minimum Criteria Required:

• Grade 12
  
  

Experience:

• 0-1 Yrs Relevant Working Experience
  
  

Relevant Job Knowledge:

• Laboratory information systems
• Laboratory standards operating procedures and processes
• Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology fields
• Organisational policy procedures
  
  

Key Performance Areas:

• Receives, sorts and refers (where applicable) specimens for testing.
• Verifies, capture and validates information on the Meditech system against specimens received and tests requested on the requisition form.
• Performs tasks in support of the analytical process as per discipline requirements, e.g. stain preparation; glassware wash-up etc.
• Administers sorting and distribution of samples according to set standard operating procedures to ensure the correct and prioritised channelling of specimens to various laboratories/ sites.
• Responsible to track progress of sample processing to ensure that specimens are received by the designated laboratory, processed and results are returned timeously and in compliance with set standard operating procedures.
• Handles and refers administrative queries and customer complaints to ensure timely resolution of queries and responses to complaints.
• Investigates bottle-neck in pre-analytical laboratory processes and ensure timely resolution of challenges.
• Labels and stores samples/media (where applicable) to ensure traceability in accordance with procedures.
• Monitors stock availability of consumables to ensure availability of all necessary commodities.
• Implements sound housekeeping procedures and work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with relevant legislation and all safety protocols. This includes the on-going maintenance of quality assurance standards, adherence to infection control measures, correct disposal of bio-hazardous waste and participation (as per delegated responsibilities) in the preparation process for internal and external quality control audits.
• Reports incidents, equipment failures, problems and reads documents and actions tasks on the laboratory information management system in compliance with relevant organisational policy.
• Represents the organisation by applying principles of customer care in the medical pathology field and interacts professionally and ethically with medical professionals to ensure customer service.
• Adheres to professional and ethical conduct requirements in line with organisational policy and relevant professional body ethical standards.

Competencies:

• Ability to work in a pressured environment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Accuracy
• Attention To Detail
• Business acumen
• Confidentiality / Sensitivity
• Customer Orientation
• Problem solving
• Rule orientation
• Self-management
• Follow up of Incompletes
  
  

Remuneration:

Compensation is commensurate with qualification and experience level.