MEDILAB offers high-quality routine and specialized medical laboratory services.
For over 30 years, MEDILAB has championed the provision of quality services and pioneered cutting-edge diagnostic procedures. For many, it is the icon of quality and reliable medical laboratory services.
Below is Medilab Salary In Ghana
The Salary range for the majority of workers in Medical and pathology laboratory technicians – from GH₵534.13 to GH₵3,906.75 per month.
Tasks and duties
Conducting chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components
Operating, calibrating and maintaining equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers
Entering data from analysis of laboratory tests and clinical results into records-keeping systems and reporting results to medical practitioners and other health professionals
Analyzing samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction
Setting up, cleaning, and maintaining laboratory equipment
Analyzing laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results
Establishing and monitoring programs to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results and developing, standardizing, evaluating, and modifying procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens
Obtaining specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis
Examining cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities
Inoculating fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.
How many years does it take to become a lab technician?
The eligibility needed for a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) is 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Board.
The duration of the course is mainly 2 years.
There are also other certificate courses in lab technicians which need 10+2 as the eligibility.
What qualifications do I need to be a lab technician?
knowledge of chemistry including the safe use and disposal of chemicals.
knowledge of biology.
the ability to work well with your hands.
to be thorough and pay attention to detail.
the ability to use your initiative.
the ability to work well with others.
administration skills.
maths knowledge.