Medical Lab Technician

Job SummaryWe are looking for a skilled and responsible Medical Laboratory Technician to perform laboratory investigations accurately and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, patient care, and documentation.

• Key ResponsibilitiesCollect blood, urine, stool, and other clinical samples using appropriate techniques.
• Verify patient identification, test requests, sample labeling, and sample integrity.
• Perform routine laboratory investigations in Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Pathology, Serology, and related sections.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory analyzers and equipment as per SOPs.
• Perform internal quality control and report any QC deviations to the concerned supervisor.
• Process, handle, store, and dispose of specimens according to laboratory protocols.
• Follow biomedical waste management and infection-control procedures.
• Ensure accurate entry of test results into the laboratory information system.
• Review results for technical errors, sample-related issues, or abnormal values before authorization.
• Maintain laboratory registers, worksheets, temperature logs, QC records, and equipment maintenance records.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain adequate stocks of reagents, consumables, and collection materials and inform the supervisor about shortages.
• Follow SOPs, laboratory safety guidelines, and NABL-related quality requirements where applicable.
• Coordinate with doctors, phlebotomists, reception staff, and other laboratory personnel for smooth workflow.
• Handle patient queries professionally and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist with home sample collection or other laboratory activities when required.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement activities, and competency assessments.
• Required SkillsGood knowledge of laboratory procedures and sample handling.
• Strong phlebotomy and venipuncture skills.
• Ability to operate automated and semi-automated laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of internal quality control and laboratory safety.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer and laboratory information system skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Willingness to work in shifts, weekends, or holidays when required.

Preferred ExperienceExperience in any of the following will be an advantage:

• Automated hematology analyzers
• Biochemistry analyzers
• Urine and stool analysis
• Serology/immunology testing
• Sample collection and phlebotomy
• Quality control and NABL documentation
• Laboratory information systems
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Accuracy and reliability of test results
• Proper sample collection and processing
• Turnaround time (TAT)
• QC compliance
• Proper documentation and record maintenance
• Equipment maintenance and error reporting
• Compliance with laboratory safety and biomedical waste protocols
• Patient service and professional conduct

Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate should be technically competent, detail-oriented, ethical, patient-friendly, and committed to maintaining high standards of laboratory quality and safety.