ASWATHI RAMESH

Key responsibilities

• Perform all applicable General Lab section techniques according to written SOPs.
• Performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations.
• Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
• Follows established procedures or protocols and utilizes aseptic technique to perform experiments.
• Summarizes results of analysis and turns in file for final report.
• Adheres to internal quality controls established for the department.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains standard laboratory equipment.
• Understanding of the principles of biochemistry, hematology, clinical pathology, immunology, serology and coagulation studies.
• New tests and procedures are regularly devised, developed, and implemented.
• Trains and teaches colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensures to discuss timetables, equipment requirements, and work plans.
• Ensures that all health and safety procedures are understood and followed correctly.
• To set up equipment, instruments, and apparatus required for specific laboratory tests.
• Maintains daily entry of the specimens, their results, and daily statistics in computer or register.
• Recognize the critical value or abnormal test results, and follow instruction procedures for reporting.
• Uses universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens.
• Completes annual biohazard/universal precaution safety training, as appropriate.
• Develops, in conjunction with the designated persons, the laboratory policies, protocols, and techniques.
• Follows up on the quality control program.
• Prepare orders and inventories for reagents and other consumables to ensure continuous availability and also liaises with suppliers.
• Supports other technologists in case they face any technical problem.
• Updates the laboratory data and patient results, and maintains accurate data records.
• Checks pending log in LIS daily. Maintains communication with the patient, if necessary (Sample recollection).
• Prioritize the workload, ensuring that diagnostic services are provided to agreed standards.
• Be aware of the specific security issues concerned with the laboratory and take prompt action if necessary.
• Highlight the need for new or updated departmental procedures.
• Answer general telephone enquiries from patients and doctors, as appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to regular lab meetings.
• Maintain own continuing professional development.