REGISTERED NURSE (x2 Posts) – Optimum Health Medical Laboratories

REGISTERED NURSE (2 Posts)

Optimum Health Medical Laboratories strives to be a high quality, accessible, affordable and convenient laboratory services provider in Botswana and beyond. The laboratory focuses on attracting the best expertise and building a dedicated formidable team of professionals. A vacancy has arisen for a Registered Nurse.

ROLE SUMMARY:

To perform a wide range of sample collection procedures including Blood Collection, Swabs as well as Covid-19 PCR Swabs. Perform other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by management. Participate in the development and implementation of Quality Management Systems. Carry out internal quality controls and external quality assurance activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Nursing Science from IHS or an equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Registration with Botswana Nursing & Midwifery Council.
• Previous exposure to the Clinical laboratory environment.
• Knowledge in Nursing Procedures
• At Least 1 year experience in Phlebotomy Procedures.
• Previous experience in Covid-19 PCR Swab collection as well as Rapid Antigen Testing is a pre-requisite.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (IS0 15189-2012) is an added advantage.
• Possession of a Driver’s Licence an advantage

KEY WORK OUTPUTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure that proper specimen collection, handling and receipt procedures have been adhered to and that correct specimens have been collected as per Clinician Requests.

Perform Phlebotomy procedures collecting various samples as well as provide patient education for self-collected specimens.

• Ensure proper collection of Covid-19 PCR Testing Swabs using both the Nasopharyngeal and Oropharyngeal routes.
• Carry out Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Testing and provide counseling services to clients relevant to the outcome of their results.
• Conduct house and office visits collecting Covid-19 PCR swabs or conducting Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Testing.
• Perform SHE Officer roles ensuring adherence to health and safety

• Registration with Botswana Nursing & Midwifery Council.
• Previous exposure to the Clinical laboratory environment.
• Knowledge in Nursing Procedures
• At Least 1 year experience in Phlebotomy Procedures.
• Previous experience in Covid-19 PCR Swab collection as well as Rapid Antigen Testing is a pre-requisite.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (IS0 15189-2012) is an added advantage.
• Possession of a Driver’s Licence an advantage

KEY WORK OUTPUTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure that proper specimen collection, handling and receipt procedures have been adhered to and that correct specimens have been collected as per Clinician Requests.
• Perform Phlebotomy procedures collecting various samples as well as provide patient education for self-collected specimens.

• Ensure proper collection of Covid-19 PCR Testing Swabs using both the Nasopharyngeal and Oropharyngeal routes.
• Carry out Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Testing and provide counseling services to clients relevant to the outcome of their results.
• Conduct house and office visits collecting Covid-19 PCR swabs or conducting Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Testing.
• Perform SHE Officer roles ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations by all staff.
• Prepare and revise SOPs, Job Aids and Forms as may be required in documenting the Quality Management System and maintaining ISO 15189 |2012) Accreditation requirements.
• Registration with Botswana Nursing & Midwifery Council.