Kungu Penina Muthoni

• Personnel Management:Hiring, training, and supervising laboratory staff.
  Conducting performance evaluations and providing feedback.
  Ensuring that staff members are appropriately certified and trained.
• Workflow Management:Overseeing daily laboratory operations to ensure smooth workflow.
  Developing and implementing protocols and procedures for testing.
  Coordinating with other departments to integrate laboratory services with overall patient care.
• Quality Assurance:Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
  Implementing and monitoring quality control programs.
  Investigating and resolving any quality issues or discrepancies.
• Sample Collection and Processing:Collecting and receiving patient samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue. Properly handling and processing specimens to prepare them for testing.
• Laboratory Testing:Conducting a variety of diagnostic tests using specialized equipment and techniques. Analyzing samples to detect abnormalities, infections, or other health-related issues.
• Infection Control:Adhering to strict protocols for infection control to prevent the spread of diseases within the laboratory.
• Equipment and Supplies Management:Managing inventory and ordering supplies.
  Coordinating maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
  Evaluating and recommending new technologies or equipment.
• Budget Management:Developing and managing the laboratory budget.
  Monitoring expenses and finding cost-effective solutions.
  Justifying and requesting funding for necessary upgrades or improvements.
• Data Management:Overseeing the proper documentation of test results and maintaining accurate records.
  Implementing and maintaining laboratory information systems.
  Ensuring confidentiality and security of patient data.
• Safety and Compliance:Implementing and enforcing safety protocols for laboratory procedures.
  Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  Keeping abreast of changes in regulations and adjusting laboratory practices accordingly.
• Training and Education:Providing ongoing training to laboratory staff on new procedures and technologies.
  Keeping staff informed about updates in the field of laboratory medicine.
  Facilitating professional development opportunities.
• Communication:Interacting with healthcare professionals, administrators, and other stakeholders.
  Collaborating with other departments to coordinate patient care.
  Communicating effectively with external agencies, such as regulatory bodies or accreditation organizations.
• Problem Solving:Addressing and resolving technical issues that may arise during testing.
  Investigating and troubleshooting any discrepancies in test results.
  Implementing corrective and preventive actions
  

• Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
• Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
• Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
• Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
• Utilized advanced technologies to identify and analyze complex medical samples.
• Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
• Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
• Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.
• Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.

• Assisted with development and administration of laboratory budgets.
• Oversaw in-depth laboratory inspections and contributed to favorable outcomes.
• Created quality control reports on monthly basis.
• Maintained equipment and facilities in good working order.
• Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.

Phlebotomy