BLOOD BANK LABORATORY TECHNICIAN – POOL 108 views2 applications

.            Perform clinical laboratory activities according to MSF protocols, security and hygiene measures in order to obtain results to determine the patient’s treatment.

•            According to medical prescription, prepare and perform clinical exams/tests with appropriate techniques and following MSF protocols and procedures. This function includes, among others:

•            Taking blood, vaginal and urethral samples.

•            Centrifuge blood and urine samples.

•            Perform laboratory exams (serology, hematology, biochemistry, bacteriology or parasitological, according to context of the mission).

•            Ensure proper reporting and registration of the sample results in order to keep a written track of activity and give information to the relevant persons, ensuring confidentiality.

•            Take care, manage and organize efficiently the laboratory material/equipment:

•            Apply hygiene and safety protocols, doing daily cleaning /maintenance, sterilization, washing general glassware after procedures are done.

•            Ensuring proper sample waste disposal according to MSF protocols and highest safety standards.

•            Supply orders, do stock, storage conditions follow-up, keep inventory.

•            Keep organized the data collection system of laboratory results and all information generated from the analysis done.

.             Report all relevant information linked to the activity in the laboratory to the line manager, especially the loss/robbery/damage of laboratory equipment or medicines.MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

·       Screening the collected blood for transfusion transmissible infections (HIV,HBV,HCV and syphilis) by nationally recommended method and standard.

·       Carry out routine blood typing on blood samples from collected units.

·       Label blood units designated to be used for transfusion

·       Prepare blood components (concentrated red cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelets and cryoprecipitate) if needed.

·       Ensure the proper recording of results before issuing blood in hospital

·       Carry out distribution of blood and blood components to Gambella Hospital.

·       Adhere to all policies, SOPs, regulatory guidelines and laboratory safety requirements in performing routine activities

·       Carry out daily/weekly preventive maintenance of equipment in blood bank laboratory.

·       Ensure the recommended cold chain is maintained

·       Participate in blood collection campaigns

·       Execute internal and external quality control tests related to blood bank laboratory

·       Ensure safety in the Laboratory

·       Ensure the inventory management of blood and blood components.

·       Participate in staff trainings

.      Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisors.