Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Requirements •    Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or equivalent from a recognized institution. •    Current registration and annual practicing license with the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC). •    Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience in a hospital setting (ICU/ER experience is an added advantage). •    Strong knowledge in haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, blood transfusion, and molecular diagnostics. •    Experience participating in patient management reviews or MDT discussions is desirable. A. Ward Round & Clinical Support Participate in daily ward rounds in designated units (ICU, High Dependency Unit, Medical Ward, Surgical Ward, Pediatrics, etc.). Review laboratory tests ordered by clinicians for appropriateness, completeness, and alignment with clinical presentation. Provide real-time guidance on test interpretation, test limitations, sample requirements, and turnaround times. B. Diagnostic Stewardship Promote rational test utilization to reduce unnecessary investigations, lab errors, and repeat testing. Guide use of evidence-based algorithms (ISO 15189:2022, CLSI, IDSA, WHO Essential Diagnostics, C-Care guidelines). Ensure proper sample collection practices by advising nurses and interns on correct tubes, timing, and pre-analytical factors. C. Communication & Reporting Relay critical values and urgent lab findings immediately to responsible clinicians and document communication. Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to discuss complex cases requiring laboratory expertise. Provide feedback to the laboratory on recurring clinical concerns (e.g., delayed TAT, ambiguities in reports). D. Quality & Improvement Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives related to test utilization, laboratory workflow, and clinical-lab communication. Prepare brief weekly reports summarizing interventions made, gaps identified, and data trends observed. Participate in morbidity and mortality (M&M) discussions where laboratory issues contributed to clinical outcomes. E. Education & Training Conduct mini-CMEs for clinicians, nurses, and interns on laboratory best practices (pre-analytical errors, test algorithms, antibiograms, etc.). Support implementation of new laboratory updates, platforms, or guidelines across clinical teams.