Lab technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Job Summary

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing routine and specialized laboratory tests to support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role involves sample collection, processing, analysis, documentation, quality control, and maintenance of laboratory equipment while ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with hospital standards.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Sample Collection & Handling

• Collect blood, urine, stool, sputum, and other clinical samples following aseptic techniques.
• Label samples accurately and ensure proper storage and transport.
• Verify patient identity and test requisitions before collection.

2. Laboratory Testing

• Perform hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, serology, and immunology tests as per protocols.
• Prepare slides, culture media, reagents, and stains.
• Conduct routine tests such as CBC, blood grouping, urine analysis, blood sugar, liver and kidney function tests, etc.
• Assist in advanced diagnostic procedures under supervision.

3. Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Operate analyzers, microscopes, centrifuges, and other lab instruments.
• Perform daily calibration, quality checks, and preventive maintenance.
• Report malfunctioning equipment immediately.

4. Quality Control & Safety

• Follow quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) procedures.
• Adhere to hospital infection control policies and biosafety rules.
• Dispose biomedical waste as per guidelines.
• Maintain clean and safe laboratory environment.

5. Reporting & Documentation

• Record test results accurately in LIS (Laboratory Information System) or manual registers.
• Ensure timely reporting of critical values to clinicians.
• Maintain inventory of reagents, kits, and consumables.
• Assist in audit and accreditation processes (NABL/NABH).

6. Patient Interaction

• Explain procedures to patients kindly and clearly.
• Provide pre-test and post-test instructions when needed.

7. Coordination

• Work closely with pathologists, microbiologists, and other lab staff.
• Support emergency sample processing during night shifts or on-call duties.

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Qualifications & Skills

Education

• DMLT / BMLT / MLT or equivalent diploma/degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Experience

• 0–2 years for junior roles; 2–5+ years preferred for senior roles.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and troubleshooting ability.
• Good communication and computer skills.
• Ability to work in shifts and handle workload.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,292.28 - ₹29,204.20 per month

Work Location: In person