Job Information Job Opening ID YRGCARET1051 Work Experience 4-5 years Industry Medical City Visakhapatnam (Urban) State/Province Andhra Pradesh Zip/Postal Code 530001 Salary (per annum) 240000 Job Description About YRGCARE: YRGCARE was established in 1993, YRGCARE is a premier non-government organization providing comprehensive HIV services in India with the objective of providing pre vention, care, support, and treatment services for people living with HIV/AIDS, to prevent new infections, and ensure that patients and their families are treated with dignity, for more details kindly visit to our website https://www.yrgcare.org Roles And Responsibilities Of Sample Collection Unit Personnel-LAB TECHNICIAN Cleanliness of the laboratory in the collection area. Collection of specimens: The examination request shall provide sufficient information to ensure: unequivocal traceability of the patient to the request and sample, identity and contact information of requester, identification of the examination(s) requested. Patient identification has to be verified. sample labelling for unequivocal identification of the patient, as well as source and site of sample, and labelling, when several samples from the same patient are to be collected, including multiple pieces of tissue or slides. Type and amount of the primary sample to be collected with descriptions of the containers and any necessary additives, and when relevant the order of collecting samples; preparation of the patient (e.g. instructions to caregivers, sample collectors and patients) special timing of collection, where relevant. Storage of specimens at appropriate temperature and perform the Performing routine specimen analysis HIV -Syphilis, HBV , and HCV. Maintenance of either note/excel stock register. Temperature monitoring of room and refrigerator. Documentation of the specimen collection details on a daily basis. Entering the patient information in the register and the reporting software. Shipping arrangements for the specimens from SCU to the referral lab at appropriate temperature and document the details in the out source register and responsible for follow up to receive the out sourced results. Proper disposal of bio-medical waste in the sample collection area Receipt of the biospecimens and checking for the acceptable criteria. Completion of preventive maintenance log. Monitor room temperature, switch on/off the instrument, clean the work area alcohol, prior to use. Document all source documents for study specimens and in appropriate files. Storage of post-examination specimens at the appropriate temperature. Placing indent for the divisional requirements. Entry of Test Results in reporting software. Requirements When every study participants visit the vizag site, lab tech to handover the samples to the local lab. In few studies, lab tech to dispatch samples at the travels (kaveri/Tulasi,etc) When a client is found HIV positive in our clinic, he will accompany to ICTC/ARTC/DSRC to KGH ICTC for confirmation. When required he will accompany patients/participants to KGH for other investigations to other department as per our site requirement Any deviation from the established collection procedures will be clearly recorded. The potential risk and impact on the patient outcome of acceptance or rejection of the sample are assessed, recorded and communicated to the appropriate personnel. Where necessary for patient care, the laboratory shall communicate with users or their representatives, to clarify the user's request. YRGCARE Lab obtain the informed consent of the patient for all procedures carried out on the patient. Special procedures, including more invasive procedures, or those with an increased risk of complications to the procedure, may need a more detailed explanation and, in some cases, recorded consent. If obtaining consent is not possible in emergency situations, the laboratory may carry out necessary procedures, provided they are in the patient’s best interest. The examination request information may be provided in a format or medium as deemed appropriate by the laboratory and acceptable to the user. Equal Opportunity Employer YRGCARE is an equal-opportunity employer. At YRGCARE, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity as part of our values. We actively celebrate employee’s different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives.
