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Laboratory Technologist

NMC Health plc
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
5 days ago
Clinical Laboratory TestingISO 15189Laboratory Information SystemQuality ControlPhlebotomyMicroscopy
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Overview

  • Performs clinical tests in any one of or a combination of areas of specialization depending on the size and scope of the laboratory activity. Maybe assigned to or receiving supervision from laboratory in charge.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and direct research and development, when appropriate.
  • Performing the work, which is assigned, ensuring that it meets all standards as required by ISO 15189:2022/EIAC Standards/JCI/regulatory bodies (DOH/DHA/MOH where applicable).
  • Performs biological, hematological, chemical, or physical analysis and determinations at the direction of professional staff.
  • Performs physical, bacteriological, chemical, or serological tests on a variety of samples including blood, sputum, urine, water and tissues at the direction of professional staff.
  • Operates and maintains sophisticated instruments and equipment used in the division, can properly maintain, operate and shut down such instruments. Maintains competence in Laboratory Information System that is crucial to the quality operations of the laboratory and patient care.
  • Operates and maintains scientific instruments, including, but not limited to pH meters, spectrophotometers, electrophoresis apparatuses, chromatography apparatuses, immunoassay analyzers, cell counters, analytical balances, and autoclaves.
  • Prepares chemical reagents and biological media according to formulae; assumes responsibility for accuracy in the preparation and standardization of solutions. Follows required aseptic techniques in dispensing base media.
  • Prepares slides and makes microscopic observations.
  • Collects blood specimens and analyses them for sugar, sedimentation rate, type, bacteria cultures, and bacteria identification.
  • Performs such blood counts as red cell, hemoglobin, differential, platelet, retics, and sickle cell.
  • Makes complete urinalyses, including qualitative and quantitative sugar, specific gravity and albumin.
  • Carries out biochemical analyses and determinations such as liver function, thyroid function, blood sugars, renal function, and cardiac function at the direction of professional staff.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Performs biochemical tests and analyses using electrophoresis or chromatography.
  • Prepare tissue for microscopic examination by pathologists.
  • Should participate in QC/QI for area of specialty and Lab indicators. Should not report patient results unless quality control data are within accepted parameters. Should be able to recognize out of control values, takes corrective action, and notify others of changes.
  • Should maintain a positive working relationship with the medical staff and hospital personnel and use positive interpersonal skills to support the lab’s customers. Should use clear and concise verbal and written communication with staff and the public.
  • Acts independently on supervisor’s direction and accepts responsibility of the adopted policy and procedures of the hospital and the laboratory.
  • Responsible for accurately completing records and reports. Should follow laboratory policy for data retrieval, record keeping, and specimen identification procedures.
  • Shares call duty and work different shifts as required.

General Responsibilities

  • Work in all shifts as scheduled by the Laboratory Director.
  • Strictly adheres to organization’s regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, OSHAD, DOH, DHA, MOH, JCI and ISO.
  • Supports Continuous Quality Improvement and participates and contributes to all the quality assurance activities of the service.
  • Participates and contributes to scheduled in service training programs.
  • Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, associates and Management.
  • Maintains confidentiality as per the agreement signed.
  • Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
  • Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.
  • Carries out other duties when requested by the Laboratory Director.

Qualifications

  • Valid DOH/DHA License or DOH Pass result as Medical lab Technologist to practice in UAE.
  • Bachelor's /Master's degree in Medical Lab Technology from an accredited University (Minimum course duration not less than 3 years duration).
  • Min 2 3 years' experience as Medical Laboratory Technologist after registration.
  • Must hold valid license in country as Medical Laboratory Technologist.
  • Fluent in spoken & written English, Arabic language is desirable, but not essential.
  • Ability to learn and handle automation & IT programs is desirable but not essential.

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