Medical Technologist - Home Collection

Job Description

Title: Medical Technologist - Home Collection

Company Name: Aalok Healthcare & Hospital

Vacancy: 5

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 1 year

• Diploma

• At least 1 year

• Minimum 01 - 03 years working experience in relevant field will be preferred.

• Basic computer skill

• Well communication and proper grooming to talk with patient, customer of Laboratory

• Team work mentality

• Shift work experience

• Hospital working experience preferred and know about Hospital Laboratory Business

The Medical Technologist - Home Collection is responsible for providing expert, accurate, and compassionate collection of biological specimens (primarily blood and other body fluids) from patients in their homes or other designated non-hospital locations. This role ensures the integrity and proper handling of all collected samples and maintains professional, customer-focused interaction while adhering to the highest standards of safety and quality control. This is a rotational shift-based position covering all hours of hospital operation.

Key Responsibilities

Home Specimen Collection and Patient Care:

• Travel to various patient homes/locations as per the daily schedule and on-call assignments, adhering to planned routes and timelines.

• Perform phlebotomy (venipuncture, capillary sticks) on patients of all ages, including difficult draws, following strict aseptic and collection protocols.

• Collect other specimens (e.g., urine, stool, swabs) and instruct patients on self-collection procedures as required.

• Confirm patient identity and test orders meticulously before any collection.

• Ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the collection process, managing any adverse reactions (e.g., fainting, dizziness) calmly and effectively.

• Maintain professionalism, empathy, and excellent communication with patients and their families.

Specimen Handling and Logistics:

• Accurately label all collected specimens immediately at the patient's location with correct patient details and collection information.

• Process and prepare samples (e.g., centrifugation, aliquoting, temperature control) according to laboratory requirements for immediate analysis or transport.

• Ensure all specimens are transported securely and timely back to the hospital laboratory under correct cold chain or ambient conditions to maintain sample integrity.

• Document collection details, including time, site, difficulties, and any adverse patient reactions, in the required electronic or paper records.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Adhere strictly to all laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety regulations (including biohazard waste disposal), and infection control policies.

• Perform routine checks on home collection equipment and supplies, ensuring the phlebotomy bag/kit is fully stocked, calibrated (if applicable), and in good working order for each shift.

• Maintain the quality and stock of reagents and supplies within the mobile kit and report any discrepancies.

• Comply with all hospital policies, ethical guidelines, and legal requirements (e.g., patient confidentiality/as Health Ministry policy).

Communication and Administration:

• Communicate effectively with the central laboratory, dispatch, nursing staff, and physicians regarding collection status, delays, difficult collections, or critical value reporting as needed.

• Accurately enter collection data and patient information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) or Electronic Health Record (EHR) via a mobile device or software if needed.

• Handle administrative tasks related to home collection, such as verifying insurance/payment details, and accurately tracking collections completed per shift.

Shifting Duty Requirements:

• Be available to work on a rotational basis covering Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, and Holiday shifts as assigned by the laboratory management to ensure 24/7 service availability.

• Demonstrate flexibility and reliability in maintaining shift commitments and responding to on-call or emergency collection requests.

• Any assigned job by Management.

• Provident fund,Over time allowance
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

As per Hospital policy
Transport TA as approved.