Laboratory technicians are a very important in the medical field to help investigate the causes of various ailment. These medical experts work in medical laboratories, and hospitals conducting different kinds of experiment and tests on patients. This kind of work needs very strict work ethics, guidelines and regulations. Volunteers are therefore needed to assist laboratory technician in performing this all important medical procedure.
This placement is open to both medical and pre-medical students as well as profession Lab technicians. Students can use this placement as their elective or internship for their academic work. Already professional technician will be a very big workforce to the local technicians through the sharing of ideas and best working practices.
Volunteers working as laboratory technicians will be assigned or assist with various work including;
*Taking patients blood, urine, stool etc samples for medical investigation.
*Preparing samples and specimens for testing.
*Cleaning and disinfecting working areas as well as disposing of test tools and samples.
*Assisting with laboratory tests and procedures.
*Helping in using centrifuges, microscopes and other tools when conducting a test.
*Volunteers help to record and keep accurate data of samples and test results.
*collaborating with other laboratory staff to ensure efficient workflow and results.
Working at the laboratory is a very sensitive work which requires volunteer's been in sound mind always. As a volunteer you must be attentive to instructions and avoid any form of divided attention.
This is a very interesting and a big learning program for any volunteer interested in the medical field and want to understand tropical diseases.
Volunteers also go on medical outreach to the schools in and around the camp to give health education to the community.
Where will I work?
Volunteers will work at any of the local laboratories in Kasoa
What You Can Bring
Volunteers can bring safety clothes, shoes, face, and nose masks, sanitizes robbing alcohol, hospital scrubs, etc
What we expect from you
Must be ready to go on rotation with different health professionals and other workers
What you can expect from us
Our staff is available to you 24/7 to give any necessary support. We will assign one staff to take care of your needs.
Who You Will Work with
Volunteers work closely with the hospital administration who will assign you to various departments.
How Do I Get to the Placement?
For the first day, volunteers will be taken to the school. Our staff will show volunteers how to get to the placement, the direction to take, the particular vehicle, and the amount to pay for the transportation. This is repeated the next day if the volunteer thinks he still can't make it until the volunteer can make his/her way. The same is done for the return to the homestay after the work.
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