Medical Laboratory Technician

Department: Laboratory Services

Location: Dr. Kamini Rao Hospitals, Bangalore, Karnataka

Reporting To: Lab In-Charge

Employment Type: Full-time

1. Role Overview

The Lab Technician will be responsible for conducting routine and specialized laboratory investigations, ensuring accuracy, quality control, timely reporting, and adherence to NABL/KPME guidelines.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Technical & Diagnostic Duties

- Perform routine and advanced tests in Haematology, Biochemistry, Clinical Pathology, Serology, Microbiology, and Hormone Assays.

- Collect, label, and process blood, urine, stool, semen, and swab samples.

- Operate and maintain laboratory instruments such as analyzers and microscopes.

- Ensure calibration, quality control, and maintenance logs for all equipment.

- Prepare reagents, slides, and stains per laboratory standards.

B. Quality & Compliance

- Maintain adherence to NABL standards, KPME, PCPNDT, and internal SOPs.

- Follow biosafety standards and reduce analytical errors.

- Ensure documentation, record keeping, and LIS/HMIS data entry.

- Maintain sample storage and biomedical waste protocols.

C. Reporting & Coordination

- Ensure timely reporting of test results.

- Escalate critical values immediately.

- Coordinate with departments for urgent samples.

- Support inventory, audits, and daily operations.

D. Inventory & Materials Management

- Maintain stock of reagents and consumables.

- Track lot numbers, expiry dates, and avoid stock-outs.

E. Patient Care & Communication

- Interact politely with patients for sample collection.

- Ensure patient comfort and infection control.

3. Skills & Competencies

- Proficiency in laboratory techniques and equipment handling.

- Strong diagnostic accuracy and pathology knowledge.

- Good communication skills and ethical conduct.

4. Qualifications & Experience

- DMLT / BMLT / MLT certification.

- 1–3 years of pathology lab experience.

- IVF hormonal testing experience preferred.

- Knowledge of LIS/HMIS systems.

5. Work Schedule

- Rotational shifts, weekends/holidays as required.

6. Additional Requirements

- Maintain confidentiality and data protection.

- Participate in trainings and CME programs.

- Performance based on accuracy, TAT, and discipline.

Job Types: Full-time, Fresher

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Do you have the required qualification to apply for this position?
• We are looking for an immediate joiner. Can you join immediately if selected?

Experience:

• Clinical laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person