Medical Technologist - qatar - Aspetar

الوصف

• Collect blood and other specimens using aseptic technique from in-patients, out-patients, and others according to laboratory policies.
• Understand and comply with principles of infection control and other relevant standards.
• Efficiently manage daily operations of selected laboratory units to maintain highest professional and quality standards of services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accreditation standards, laboratory safety regulations and quality control / quality assurance programs.
• Prioritize laboratory requests according to criticality and ensure efficient workflows to produce turnaround times supportive of laboratory policies.
• Determine acceptability of samples, prepare specimens for analysis, and perform laboratory tests in accordance with standard test procedures.
• Perform quality control procedures. Verify, document, and validate accuracy of laboratory data to assess reproducibility and validity of current methods.
• Ensure critical, abnormally high/low results or unacceptable specimens are communicated and properly documented.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and proper storage of patient records and test results.
• Assist with evaluation and implementation of relevant new laboratory services.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and calibrations are conducted periodically on all major analyzers and instruments.
• Comply with internal and external laboratory safety programs, including safe handling and proper disposal of specimens and other laboratory materials, and implementing corrective actions when necessary in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Ensure health, safety and welfare of fellow employees, visitors, and contractors as reasonably practicable.
• Record and maintain complete documentation throughout all phases of laboratory testing according to laboratory and/or hospital requirements.
• Record and maintain effective inventory control to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
• Record applicable patient data/results in laboratory information system.
• Inform laboratory director in case of any procedural discrepancies for appropriate action.
• Participate in preparing laboratory for accreditation by national and international bodies.
• Comply with national and international accreditation requirements.
• Comply with policies set down by the Qatar Ministry of Public Health and the hospital.
• Assume or accept any other responsibilities as assigned by direct supervisor within the position role and responsibility.

Attend and successfully complete patient safety competencies focused on patient safety initiatives implemented within Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital. Patient Safety Training is an annual requirement, including all organizational leaders, staff, service, and contracted providers.

Minimum 3 to 5 years of related experience, with a minimum of 1 year in a similar position/responsibility, preferably in a similar industry.

Trained and experienced in the use, maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment and analyzers.

Ability to work shifts and willingness to be placed on a 24-hour on-call roster if required.

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science/technology or any other related field.
• Fulfil all licensing requirements.