Key Responsibilities
Collect blood, urine, stool, swab, and other clinical samples as per laboratory requirements.
Properly identify, label, transport, and store patient samples.
Perform routine laboratory tests as assigned, including hematology, biochemistry, clinical pathology, and other relevant investigations.
Operate laboratory equipment and instruments safely and correctly.
Perform daily equipment checks, calibration, and basic maintenance as required.
Follow SOPs for all laboratory procedures and ensure accurate test results.
Maintain proper documentation, registers, worksheets, and laboratory records.
Report critical or abnormal values immediately to the concerned doctor/pathologist as per hospital protocol.
Ensure proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste.
Follow infection-control, hand-hygiene, PPE, and safety protocols at all times.
Maintain cleanliness and proper organization of the laboratory and workstations.
Monitor laboratory stock and inform the Lab In-charge about shortages of reagents, consumables, and other supplies.
Check reagent expiry dates and ensure proper storage conditions.
Participate in internal and external quality-control activities.
Assist during laboratory audits and accreditation activities such as NABH.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information and laboratory reports.
Coordinate with doctors, nurses, OPD/IPD, casualty, OT, and other departments for timely sample collection and reporting.
Perform other laboratory-related duties assigned by the Laboratory In-charge or management.