Laboratory Technologist

at  NMC Healthcare

• TECHNICAL LAB PROCEDURES: Performs a variety of technical laboratory procedures according to Medical Center,laboratory, and national standards to obtain patient specimens using to ensure specimen quality usedto aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsible for performing and observinghematological, biochemical, serological, and specially requested tests on patients’ specimens andcorrectly recording all results.ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTATION: Responsible for accurately completing records and reports and other statisticalinformation for master files or databases. Follows laboratory policy for data retrieval, record keeping,specimen, and identification, requisition, reporting, charting, and billing procedures. Updates Recordsand Documents on a daily basis. COMMUNICATION/ TEAMWORK: Maintains positive working relationship with the medical staff andhospital personnel. Uses positive interpersonal skills to educate/support lab customers and promotesuccess of team members. Uses clear and concise verbal and written communication with staff and thepublic. Acts independently ofsupervisor’s direction and accepts responsibility of the adopted policy andprocedures of the hospital and the laboratory. Shares call duty and work different shifts as required.Immediately notify the patient care unit or physician of any critical test results, within 20 mints of theresult generation. Interacts professionally with all department members, physicians’ staff,administration and the Administrator of Clinical Laboratory and Pathology. QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: To perform and follow quality assurance programs forvarious laboratory sub departments. Participates in Internal and external QC/QI for area of specialtyand Lab indicators. Does not report patient results unless quality control data are within acceptedparameters. Recognizes out of control values, takes corrective action, and notifies others of changes tothe laboratory supervisor. SAFETY AND EDUCATION: Complies with laboratory safety procedures. Possesses adequate knowledgeof instrumentation, theory, and application of new and existing tests. Completes education necessaryto maintain licensure or certification for the job. Uses and maintains all laboratory equipment correctly.PROBLEM SOLVING/CRITICAL THINKING: Assumes responsibility to resolve problems. Performsrequired preventative maintenance procedures in laboratory instrumentation. Investigates and resolvestechnical problems, consults supervisor if resolution involves policy or procedure modification.Identifies real or potential situations or equipment failure, attempts to resolve within area of specialtyor knowledge and refers complex issues to appropriate source. May be a key analyzer operator withproper training and documentation of skills.Follows the laboratory safety policies and participates in safety education programs. To attend and followcontinuous medical training and education programs. Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospitalmanagement to comply those requirements. Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of riskassessments, incident reportsComply with Waste management procedures and policies. Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs.Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems
• Training: Attends departmental and organizational training as when required to keep him/ herself updated onthe laboratory policies and SOPs. Responsible for complying with both ISO 15189 and EIAC standards. EIAC-RQ-GEN-001 General Accreditation Requirements EIAC-RQ-GEN-002 The Conditions for the Use of EIAC Accreditation Symbol and ILAC MRA/ IAF MLAEIAC-RQ-LB-004 Accreditation Requirements for Medical Laboratory Testing
• TECHNICAL LAB PROCEDURES: Performs a variety of technical laboratory procedures according to Medical Center,laboratory, and national standards to obtain patient specimens using to ensure specimen quality usedto aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsible for performing and observinghematological, biochemical, serological, and specially requested tests on patients’ specimens andcorrectly recording all results.ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTATION: Responsible for accurately completing records and reports and other statisticalinformation for master files or databases. Follows laboratory policy for data retrieval, record keeping,specimen, and identification, requisition, reporting, charting, and billing procedures. Updates Recordsand Documents on a daily basis. COMMUNICATION/ TEAMWORK: Maintains positive working relationship with the medical staff andhospital personnel. Uses positive interpersonal skills to educate/support lab customers and promotesuccess of team members. Uses clear and concise verbal and written communication with staff and thepublic. Acts independently ofsupervisor’s direction and accepts responsibility of the adopted policy andprocedures of the hospital and the laboratory. Shares call duty and work different shifts as required.Immediately notify the patient care unit or physician of any critical test results, within 20 mints of theresult generation. Interacts professionally with all department members, physicians’ staff,administration and the Administrator of Clinical Laboratory and Pathology. QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: To perform and follow quality assurance programs forvarious laboratory sub departments. Participates in Internal and external QC/QI for area of specialtyand Lab indicators. Does not report patient results unless quality control data are within acceptedparameters. Recognizes out of control values, takes corrective action, and notifies others of changes tothe laboratory supervisor. SAFETY AND EDUCATION: Complies with laboratory safety procedures. Possesses adequate knowledgeof instrumentation, theory, and application of new and existing tests. Completes education necessaryto maintain licensure or certification for the job. Uses and maintains all laboratory equipment correctly.PROBLEM SOLVING/CRITICAL THINKING: Assumes responsibility to resolve problems. Performsrequired preventative maintenance procedures in laboratory instrumentation. Investigates and resolvestechnical problems, consults supervisor if resolution involves policy or procedure modification.Identifies real or potential situations or equipment failure, attempts to resolve within area of specialtyor knowledge and refers complex issues to appropriate source. May be a key analyzer operator withproper training and documentation of skills.Follows the laboratory safety policies and participates in safety education programs. To attend and followcontinuous medical training and education programs. Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospitalmanagement to comply those requirements. Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of riskassessments, incident reportsComply with Waste management procedures and policies. Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs.Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems
• Training: Attends departmental and organizational training as when required to keep him/ herself updated onthe laboratory policies and SOPs. Responsible for complying with both ISO 15189 and EIAC standards. EIAC-RQ-GEN-001 General Accreditation Requirements EIAC-RQ-GEN-002 The Conditions for the Use of EIAC Accreditation Symbol and ILAC MRA/ IAF MLAEIAC-RQ-LB-004 Accreditation Requirements for Medical Laboratory Testing
• Associate degree in medical laboratory technology At least two (2) years of Medical Laboratory experience.Currently licensed in the country of origin and with HAAD license to practice in Abu-Dubai UAE.Fluent in spoken & written English, Arabic language is desirable, but not essential.

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