Clerk Laboratory at National Health Laboratory Services

Key Job Responsibility 

• Verifies the suitability of specimens for processing Receives, labels and sorts specimens for testing according to the SOP’s Captures patient’s information into the system
• Creates shipping lists of samples for distributions to laboratories Administers the distribution of samples to ensure smooth channelling of specimens to various disciplines Receipt and downloading of electronic referrals to correlate specimen received with information provided and follow up accordingly, in order to improve turnaround times
• Responsible for appropriate packaging, recording, and monitoring of all out-going referral specimens Keeps specimens request forms for audit purposes Handle administrative queries, phone out results, initiate printing and faxing of reports Advise clinicians/nurses on type of samples and/or sample containers required to perform specific tests in order to prevent incorrect sample. 

Minimum requirements & key competency 

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 Secretarial Certificate (Desirable) 1 (One) year clerical experience 1 (One) year laboratory experience (Desirable) Knowledge of Laboratory Information System General administration knowledge