Technologist II - Special Chemistry

Job Description

The Technologist II - Special Chemistry assists in the commissioning of the relevant sections.  This involves the commissioning of equipment, IT systems, recruitment, on-boarding and training of staff, preparing policies and procedures in accordance with CAP-ISO15189 and JCI.  The Technologist II - Special Chemistry is part of a team of Biomedical Scientists/Technologists delivering high quality services in their specialty and has operational oversight of a team within the department.  Provides professional support in the area of specialty to the Supervisor - Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Director - Pathology.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Organizes and participates in the work of the section.  Works unsupervised, but under the direction of the Supervisor - Clinical Biochemistry.
• Actively supervises other BMS staff within their section to ensure an efficient throughput of work.
• Assists the Supervisor - Clinical Biochemistry and the Clinical Director - Pathology in the implementation of management decisions affecting the sections, as documented above.
• Maintains co-operation between the section and between disciplines by regular liaison with other section leads and senior staff.  This includes attendance at staff meetings.
• Leads by good example in order to motivate staff to create high quality work, interest and contribution.
• Actively participates in the technical work of the section.
• Plays a pivotal role in the development, validation and analysis of various clinical components including amino acids, immunosuppressant drugs, vitamins (such as Vitamin A and E) and trace metal elements like Copper, Zinc and Selenium.
• In liaison with the Supervisor - Clinical Biochemistry ensures adequate stocks of reagents and consumables are available for the efficient running of the service.
• Uses LIS to generate workload statistics and run queries.
• Answers enquiries and communicates patient results to clinicians, surgeons and nursing staff both internally and external to Sidra.
• Provides specialist technical advice on specimen handling to clinicians, surgeons and nursing staff.
• In liaison with Supervisor - Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Director - Pathology provides technical advice on, and assists in the selection of new equipment.
• Monitors and advises on the use of reagents and consumables in the section.
• Takes responsibility for the maintenance and safe use of equipment within the section.
• Helps to ensure the provision of a high quality, cost-effective service with the emphasis on quality assurance in all aspects of the section supervised by monitoring and audit of internal quality control.
• Participates in the external quality assurance schemes that the department subscribes to. Monitors, records and reports back results, participating in discussion to rectify areas of concern if necessary.
• Carries out corrective action when the quality control procedures fail.
• Assists in ensuring and maintaining CPA-ISO15189 standards in the section.
• Ensures policies and procedures for the sections are adhered to.
• Participates in the training, theoretical and practical, of technical staff in the section for which they are responsible in methodologies, principles and procedures by way of tutorials, presentations and seminars.
• Updates, reviews and implements new methodologies in the section under the direction of the Supervisor - Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Director - Pathology.
• Participates in research and development as directed by the Supervisor - Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Director - Pathology.
• Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
• Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values

In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS – SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
Education Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences/Clinical Laboratories or other relevant program
Experience

• 5+ years relevant experience
• Experience in LIS operations
• Experience in most or all of the aforementioned analytical techniques (LC-MS/MS, LC-MS, UPLC, ICP-MS, HPLC) as applied to clinical laboratory analysis

Certification and Licensure

• Meets the requirement for licensure by Qatar Supreme Council of Health which includes a prometric exam
• Licensed and/or certified by an accredited licensure body in the home country 

Professional Membership Participation in Continual Professional Development/Education
Job Specific Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge and experience in most or all of the aforementioned analytical techniques (LC-MS/MS, LC-MS, UPLC, ICP-MS, HPLC) as applied to clinical laboratory analysis is an advantage
• Knowledge of ISO15189/CPA/CAP/ JCI standards and guidelines
• Experience in team management
• Experience in evaluating new technologies
• Demonstrated ability in conducting meetings and making presentations
• Excellent communications skills both written and oral
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.” – H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation 
Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.