Job Description
Senior Technologist – Hematology
Entity: Aga Khan University
Location: Karachi
Introduction to the Aga Khan University:
The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.
Job Role / Responsibilities:
Reporting to Manager / Assistant Manager of your assigned section, you will be required to perform Clinical and Bio-chemical tests as per the departmental policy / procedure manual on a daily basis to ensure quality service and timely preparation of the final reports. You will be responsible to:
- Perform peripheral morphology independently with normal and abnormal cells.
- Assist in validation of instruments.
- Ensure quality results by running internal quality control and participate in external proficiency testing program.
- Assist in teaching / training of junior staff, student and trainees according to guidelines provided as and when required.
- Follow and assist the Assistant Manager/Manager/ Pathologist in the implementation of safety standards according to Laboratory Safety Manual on a daily basis required for own safety and the safety of the others.
- Confirm by discussing unusual findings with the Charge Technologist as and when required to avoid misleading or erroneous results.
Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:
- BS in Biological Sciences/M.Sc. preferred.
- 3 to 4 years of experience as Technologist at AKUH or 6 – 7 years of relevant experience at a hospital or laboratory.
- Good knowledge of laboratory tests.
- Administrative capabilities.
- Knowledge of latest developments in the medical technology field.
- Willingness to perform shift duties.
