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Kisumu Central, Kisumu, Kenya

Participates in quality improvement, writing and updating Policies and SOPs. Ordering and receiving laboratory supplies and equipment’s reagents and also ensuring they are stored in required storage conditions. Ensuring quality assurance/quality control measures are adhered to while involved in handling, processing and release of laboratory test results. Disinfects laboratory working areas, keep the lab clean and well organized. Performs phlebotomy and prepares samples for investigation purposes. Performs full haemogram using Coulter Counter machine and performs Erythrocytes Sedimentation Rate (ESR) using Westergren tube. Performs ANC Profile tests for expectant women. Performs serological testssuch as brucellosis, rheumatoid factor, vdrl/syphilis, HIV, blood grouping etc. Performs Giemsa staining procedure for Malaria parasites and microscopy. Performs rapid diagnostic tests for, Pregnancy, VDRL/Syphilis, H. pylori antigen in stool and Salmonella Antigen in feces, read andinterprets results. Performs Zn staining procedure for AFB and microscope examination of the AFB. Performs stool analysis and Urinalysis. Collects venous blood for Viral Load tests and Infant’s capillary blood for DBS/EID; used in PCR for determination of HIV-DNA/HIV-RNA.

Kisumu, Kisumu County, Kenya

Disinfected laboratory working areas, kept the lab clean and well organized. Ordered and received laboratory supplies and equipment’s reagents and also ensured they were stored in required storage conditions. Ensured quality assurance/quality control measures were adhered to while involved in handling, processing and release of laboratory test results. Performed phlebotomy and prepared samples for investigation purposes. Involved in Rapid HIV testing using Determine test kit and Duo test kit for HIV and Syphilis. Performed Giemsa staining procedure for Malaria parasites and microscopy. Performed rapid diagnostic tests for, Pregnancy, VDRL/Syphilis, H. pylori antigen in stool, Salmonella Antigen in feces and Fecal Occult Blood, read and interpreted test results. Performed blood grouping and compatibility test of blood for transfusion. Performed haemoglobin and blood sugar estimation using haemocue machine and glucometer machine respectively. Performed stool analysis and Urinalysis. Performed full haemogram using Coulter Counter machine and performing Erythrocytes Sedimentation Rate (ESR) using Westergren tube.

Kisumu County, Kenya

Collected samples and performed phlebotomy in Medical wards, surgical wards and Obama wards. Arranged daily activities based on urgency of request for fluid samples. Identified patients and their personal information using their ID or document or other means. Determined the right venipuncture method based on patient age or health. Reassured nervous patients and helped them to relax. Identified veins that are suitable for puncture. Drew blood using sterilized needles, vial and other equipment. Ensured optimal quality quantity of samples. Labeled samples correctly and delivered them for testing. Answered patient questions and provided useful information. Helped in transfusing patients in the wards. Kept accurate records on fluid specimens and tests. Adhered to all relevant health and safety standards while working.