Competent Lab Scientist
Christian Miracle Hospital
Enugu, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 2 months ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
This vacancy presents a chance to join a leading organization.
Mission Statement:
- To deliver accurate, timely, and compassionate laboratory services while actively contributing to patient acquisition and hospital growth through professional excellence and community engagement.
- Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests including hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, and pregnancy tests.
- Ensure patients are comfortable, explain procedures clearly, and position patients appropriately for sample collection.
- Maintain strict quality control standards, equipment calibration, and infection prevention protocols.
- Prepare accurate test reports and communicate critical results to medical staff promptly.
- Manage laboratory inventory, reagent procurement, and equipment maintenance.
- Conduct routine and specialised laboratory tests with strict adherence to quality control and safety protocols.
- Maintain and calibrate lab equipment; manage reagent inventory and supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement.
- Ensure rapid turnaround times (TAT) for high-impact tests (prenatal screens, pre-op tests).
- Participate in internal QC and external quality assessment schemes; maintain accurate lab records.
- Actively market lab packages to inpatients, outpatients and referring clinics; liaise with clinicians to upsell pre-op and antenatal diagnostic bundles.
- Assist in NHIS claim documentation for laboratory services.
- Provide clear, courteous communication of results to clinicians and patients; contribute to patient education regarding tests.
- Generate minimum 10 new patient referrals per month through professional networks, physician relationships, and community contacts.
- Conduct monthly health screening outreach programs in corporate organizations, churches, and community centers.
- Provide health education sessions on preventive care, disease management, and importance of regular health checks.
- Maintain relationships with referring physicians and healthcare providers to ensure consistent patient flow.
- Participate in hospital marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
- Menu Expansion: Recommend new, high-margin tests (e.g., hormonal profiles, tumor markers) that will attract premium patients.
- Turnaround Time: Guarantee test results within specified times to build a reputation for speed, which is a key selling point.
- Upselling: Advise patients on "Wellness Checkup" packages when they come for routine tests (e.g., "While you are here for Malaria ...