Lab Technician Jobs Opening in Medall Diagnostics at Medavakkam, Chennai
Job Description
If needed accommodation can be provided.
Key Responsibilities
1. Laboratory Operations
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Receive and log patient samples including blood, urine, stool, sputum, swabs, and other bodily fluids.
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Label, centrifuge, and prepare specimens for testing and analysis.
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Perform diagnostic tests as per standard protocols (e.g., CBC, ESR, blood glucose, lipid profile, urinalysis).
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Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, microscopes, analyzers, incubators, and spectrophotometers.
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Record, analyze, and interpret test results with precision.
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Ensure accurate data entry in laboratory information systems (LIS).
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Prepare and release test reports for doctor or pathologist approval.
2. Sample Collection (Home Visits)
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Travel to patients' homes to collect blood, swab, or other samples as required.
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Use proper techniques to ensure sample quality (e.g., venipuncture, capillary blood collection).
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Follow hygiene, safety, and infection control protocols during home visits.
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Ensure correct labeling, documentation, and timely transportation of collected samples to the laboratory.
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Provide reassurance and care to patients, especially elderly, pediatric, or anxious individuals.
3. Quality Control and Assurance
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Conduct daily quality control (QC) checks on instruments and reagents.
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Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain accreditation compliance (e.g., NABL, CAP).
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Ensure accurate calibration of equipment and report any malfunctions to the supervisor.
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Maintain detailed logs of QC results and participate in internal/external audits.
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Discard expired reagents and samples according to biohazard waste protocols.
4. Safety and Hygiene
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Adhere strictly to lab safety and biohazard handling guidelines.
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Wear appropriate PPE (gloves, lab coat, mask, face shield) while handling samples.
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Disinfect workstations regularly and ensure clean, organized work environments.
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Dispose of biomedical waste as per government regulations (e.g., yellow/red/black bag segregation).
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Maintain an emergency response plan for needle-stick injuries or hazardous exposures.
5. Inventory and Stock Management
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Monitor inventory levels of consumables such as test tubes, syringes, vacutainers, reagents, and disinfectants.
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Inform supervisors in advance to reorder low-stock items.
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Store reagents and samples correctly according to temperature and shelf-life requirements.
6. Documentation and Reporting
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Accurately complete patient forms, consent documentation (for home collection), and test logs.
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Ensure compliance with patient confidentiality and medical ethics.
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Report abnormal or critical test results immediately to the concerned medical personnel.
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Maintain daily logs of home visits and coordinate schedules with lab managers.
7. Communication and Teamwork
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Work closely with doctors, nurses, receptionists, and fellow lab technicians.
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Educate patients and family members during sample collection, especially regarding fasting or medication instructions.
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Coordinate with logistics staff for timely transport of home-collected samples.
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Support junior staff and assist in training new technicians when needed.
More information about this Lab Technician Job
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- What are the job requirements to apply for this Lab Technician job position?
- Ans: A candidate must have a minimum of fresher as an Lab Technician
- What is the qualification for this job?
- Ans: The candidate can be a Graduate from any of the following: Diploma
- What are the salary requirements for this job?
- Ans: The salary range is between 15000 and 23000 Monthly. The Salary will depend on the interview. This Lab Technician is a Full Time in Chennai.
- What is the hiring Process of this job?
- Ans: The hiring process all depends on the company. Normally for an entry level, hiring the candidate has to go for Aptitude, GD (If they look for communication),Technical test and face to face interviews.
- This Lab Technician is a work from home job?
- Ans: No ,its not a Work from Home Job.
- How many job vacancies are opening for the Lab Technician position?
- Ans: There are immediate 1 job openings for Lab Technician in our Organisation.
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