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Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana

Sample Handling and Testing:• Handled and transported samples, ensuring positive identification for all ordered tests before processing.• Took blood samples from both in-patients and out-patients (phlebotomy).• Took blood from donors during blood donation (venepuncture).• Conducted sample sorting, selection, handling, and centrifugation.• Cross-matched blood for transfusion and perform compatibility testing.• Screened and test blood and blood products to ensure safety for transfusion.Laboratory Operations and Equipment:• Managed and maintain laboratory inventory, reagent orders, and stock levels, optimizing workflow and efficiency.• Performed maintenance of laboratory equipment, including Rayto Chemray 240, Mindray BS series for Chemistry (BS-120,BS-240) and BC series for CBC (BC-10,20,30s, BC-5150, Sysmex series for CBC (SN-330, 350), Autoclave-BIOBASE BKQ-B50II, Biological safety cabinet–BIOBASE MSC CLASS: II, incubator CJ-9022.• Sterilized, calibrate, and set up laboratory equipment for daily use.• Entered laboratory results using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).Quality Control and Compliance• Recognised pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical factors affecting analyte measurements, and correct them.• Identified quality control problems and take appropriate action to resolve them for accurate results.• Participated in internal quality audits to improve the daily operations of the laboratory.• Ensured compliance with health and safety standards, medical ethics, and data confidentiality regulations.Clinical Collaboration and Reporting:•Alerted clinicians to critical values for patients and provide comments on therapeutic treatment goals for pre- and post-dialysis cases.• Participated in investigations of blood transfusion reactions and issue blood and blood products for safe transfusion.• Offered telephone, email, or in-person routine and specialized laboratory inquiries to support clinical decisions.

Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana

• Ensured the safe use of equipment and IT systems, and that staff are trained and aware of hazards. This includes developing and implementing a biosafety management system, safety manual, and standard operating procedures• Maintained high standards for analytical performance and monitoring. • Created staff rotas and work schedules, appraising staff, and monitoring absences. • Implementation of policies and developing new policies or services. • Designed and implemented plans to maintain services in the event of disruption. • Ensured that equipment and facilities are well maintained. • Maintained databases for biological, chemical, and equipment. • Managed the laboratory space, including inputting into the design of new lab space.• Examined and analysed blood, body fluids, tissues, and cells.• Relayed test results to physicians.• Utilised microscopes, cell counters, and other high-precision lab equipment.

Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana

• Handled and transported samples, ensuring positive identification for all ordered tests before processing.• Performed blood grouping (typing) of patients and blood donors.• Took blood samples from both in-patients and out-patients (phlebotomy).• Took blood from donors during blood donation (venepuncture).• Conducted sample sorting, selection, handling, and centrifugation.• Checked samples for hemolysis before further processing.• Cross-matched blood for transfusion and perform compatibility testing.• Screened and test blood and blood products to ensure safety for transfusion.• Examined and analyzing blood, body fluids, tissues, and cells.• Relayed test results to physicians.• Utilised microscopes, cell counters, and other high-precision lab equipment.• Received and prepared tissue specimens for analysis