Laboratory Technician | UAE National | Al Futtaim Health | Healthcare

Job Requisition ID: 164394 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands.

Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

About Al-Futtaim Health

• our 14 HealthHub clinics ensure patient access to the best medical services and facilities throughout the UAE
• at Al-Futtaim Health we strive to redefine the healthcare experience by delivering high quality, smart and integrated care enriching lives through accessible care for all in our urgent and integrated family health primary care centers
• the use of smart technology, experienced clinical teams and our center of excellence partners, allows us to achieve better clinical outcomes
• in partnership with Accreditation Canada our HealthHub Clinics will be the first clinics in the region to apply for Platinum accreditation status and to be the first certified people centered care facility in the Middle East

Overview 

We are committed to hiring UAE Nationals, and at Al Futtaim Heathcare we have various opportunities within many clinical and non clinical  departments for dedicated and ambitous UAE National Citizens.

We are especially interested to hear from candidates interested in joining our team in the folowing departments.

• Pharmacy
• Finance
• Lutetia (our cosmetic clinic)
• Procurement
• Insurance

At Al-Futtaim, we recognise that investing in our people is the most important investment we will ever make, and the best way to ensure we achieve our business goals together.

We have come a long way and to grow in today’s competitive and ever changing global economy, we have set our sights and standards high – and seek to exceed them.

Our strength is in our diversity; in the 100+ nationalities that make up our workforce, in the vast portfolio of international brands that we represent, and the many countries that we now operate in.

The only way we can grow together as a strong and cohesive global organisation is through our strongest asset – our people.

We offer employees numerous career opportunities, in a culture that rewards quality performance and supports them in their journey to success, all whilst working for world famous brands.

Every employee is supported to grow to their full potential through better learning and development opportunities to ensure that their careers at Al-Futtaim are enjoyable and long lasting.

We also aim to attract and retain the best talent to make Al-Futtaim a stimulating workplace, where people want to come and work, and where people stay and aspire to grow with our businesses.

Al-Futtaim has a bright and exciting future, elevating our people to the next level is a considerable investment and exciting opportunities lie ahead!

The purpose of this role is to undertake non-interpretative processing of clinical samples. Support the pathology team to meet targets and assist in the day-to-day demands of the department.

The post holder is required to rotate across administrative and clinical based functions.

• Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team and highlight any urgent results as per procedure guidelines.
• Prepare and process clinical specimens for biomedical testing and maintain clinical records.
• Utilise a range of IT systems to manage clinical records. 
• Manage enquiries efficiently, and escalate to the team leader if required.
• Take responsibility for the disposal of clinical and sensitive samples and chemical waste, including sharps bins.
• Ensure that all technical standards, policies and procedures are maintained, and escalate any concerns.
• Maintain professional standards and quality control procedures to ensure safe and efficient practice.
• Work with the pathology and laboratory team to implement techniques devised from evidence based practice and clinical guidelines.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

•    Venepuncture 
•    Cannulation 
•    Basic Life Support
•    Blood Sugar Monitoring
•    Blood Disposal 
•    Clinical Sample Quality
•    Sample Collection
•    Infectious Substances
•    Hazardous Substances 
•    Blood Bourne Viruses 
•    Personal Protective Equipment 
•    Safe Storage

What Quaifies You For The Role:

• UAE National
• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised institution
• Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment

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Before you click “apply”

Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility.

Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities.

We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process.

We make every effort to review and respond to every application.