Job Description
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Performs accurate and precise performance of all Laboratory protocols in the assigned Laboratory sections for all shifts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures operation of analyzers, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Runs daily quality control checks and performs College of American Pathologists (CAP) Proficiency testing as required.
- Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies.
- Provides a healthy and safe working environment by maintaining cleanliness in the laboratory and practising preventive measures.
- Performs routine laboratory testing as per departmental policies and procedures.
- Communicates critical, urgent, and abnormal results with ordering physicians.
- Communicates with nurses and physicians on patient preparation, sample collection and integrity.
- Prioritizes workload in an efficient productive manner.
- Assists in maintaining College of American Pathologists (CAP) standards and Dubai
- Health Authority (DHA) regulations.
- Promotes ethical practices and maintains patient confidentiality.
- Participates in the lab monthly focus group.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Serves as the quality link for assigned section(s).
Quality Link Duties and Responsibilities:
- Meets with the Laboratory's Quality team regularly to discuss quality issues and concerns.
- Reviews daily Quality Checks (QC) and investigates violations and biases, as required.
- Reviews Proficiency Testing evaluations and performs investigations as required.
- Investigates incidents and complaints related to assigned section(s).
- Assists with tabulating monthly statistics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and workload data.
- Assists the Section Supervisors in performing Method Evaluation, Validation and Set-up.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or in related field
- Current/Valid Dubai Health Authority (DHA) License
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.
- Knowledge of laboratory and general computer applications preferred.
- Ability to speak and write English fluently.
