The following competencies are important to a LT
Competency | Description/ activities pertaining to the said competency | Assessment of competency |
Conduct laboratory tests for TB |
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1. Direct observation of LT performing the tests 2. Assess as a part of QA (OSE/RBRC) results |
Educate the individuals on collecting good quality sputum |
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1. Observe the demonstration by the LT where they educate people on the process of collecting good quality sputum. |
Suggest appropriate tests to eligible individuals to detect TB/DR-TB/TBI |
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1. Interview with LT to identify the current practices 2. Observe the actual process while being in lab |
Communicate the results properly to the beneficiaries |
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1. Interview with medical officer & STS to check the communication skill of LT |
Pack the samples with triple layer and co-ordinate transportation to referral laboratories |
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1. Observe the packing process while being at laboratory 2. Interview with referral laboratory to check the quality of packing done by the particular LT |
Co-ordinate for making a diagnosis and initiating a person diagnosed with TB on treatment |
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1. Interview with LT to identify the current practices 2. Interview with MO and STS to check LT's ability in coordination |
Train paramedical staff/ community volunteers on sample collection, packaging and transport of sputum samples. |
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1. Interview with volunteers to check LT's ability to train |
Follow Standard Infection control Procedures, and Dispose off the laboratory waste as per bio-medical waste management protocols |
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1. Direct observation of practices during duties, (good laboratory practices) 2. check methods of BMW management in laboratory |
Raise the request for laboratory consumable stock replenishment |
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1. Review of indents |
Receive the lab consumable stock to designated TB detection center (TDC) |
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1. Review stock register in Ni-kshay Aushadhi |
Maintain reports and registers as per NTEP requirements |
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1. Check Ni-kshay Test records and extracted Laboratory Register for correctness, completeness and timeliness |
Appropriately store consumables, slides, samples and equipment |
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