Laboratory Technician

Career Opportunities: Laboratory Technician (704)

Requisition ID 704- Posted -  Laboratory

Performing routine tests in clinical laboratory to provide data required for diagnosis, treatment and follow up of diseases, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of test results.

Main Duties and Responsibilities/Performance Standards

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Responsible for running initiation protocols, calibration protocols, bi/tri level-controls on various laboratory analyzers at scheduled time prior to running patient samples

2

Performs daily maintenance of machines and logging in the appropriate logs.

3

Carries duties in all general laboratory sections including biochemistry, hematology, clinical pathology, blood banking, and hormone units.

4

Reconstitutes reagents, loads them to the analyzers and maintains the log for date of opening of new reagents.

5

Checks the stock and expiry dates of laboratory reagents.

6

Proper preparation of patient samples and running the test protocols.

7

Validates patient results, after applying the required checks

8

Verifies internal QC by checking Levey Jennings charts.

9

Runs external proficiency testing samples and shares in investigating causes for unaccepted results.

10

Prepares SOP for different laboratory processes.

11

Follows the blood bank policy and required documentations for receiving and issuing blood and blood products

12

Prepares samples for shipment to outside laboratories for tests not performed locally.

13

Prepares different types of smears and wet mounts

14

Participates in the departmental and inter-disciplinary activities and CME programs.

15

Notifies the critical values to the medical staff and documented in special log sheet.

16

Records different environmental logs (temperature of fridges, freezers and laboratory temperature and humidity).

Qualifications, Competences and Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Experience

3+ years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Licensure

Valid Medical License

Language

High proficiency in English language.

Computer Literacy

Performance Competencies

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Abil i t y to p r e p a re a nd p r o ce ss l a bor a t o r y samples using e stablished p r ot o c ols.

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Abil i t y to m oni t or a nd/or maintain qu a l i t y c ontrol stand a rds.

3

Ability to perform a range of clinical laboratory tests and chemical analyses on biological samples.

4

Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

5

Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.

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Record maintenance skills

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Knowledge of tissue culture procedure and techniques

8

Knowledge of sterile procedures

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Ability to isolate and identify specimens using advanced laboratory techniques and equipment.

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Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures

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Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory testing systems and instruments

Principle Working Relationships and Remarks

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Head of Laboratory, Chief Technicians, Phlebotomists, Patients, Visitors