:Clinical activities:

• Performs phlebotomy on both adult and baby as needed.

• Identifies the patient - comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient's identification before venipuncture is performed.

• Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently.

• Demonstrates complete knowledge about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed.

• Responsible for coagulation time tests, blood cultures, blood samples collection and looks after the blood collection room requirements and maintains cleanliness and decorum of blood collection rooms.

• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, observing isolation procedures.

• Collects therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time.

• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.

• Check the specimen submitted in the laboratory and verifies data with the requisition form and inform the concerned doctor or nurse if any sample is unsuitable for analysis.

• Performs routine and STAT (short turnaround time) laboratory test and sample analysis in accurate and timely manner in all sections of the laboratory under the supervision of the Lab supervisor/pathologist.

• Performing and documenting all daily internal quality control process in all sections of the laboratory to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents and procedures.

• Responsible to perform and keep records of internal and external proficiency testing in all sections of the laboratory.

• Performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of all instruments in the laboratory, document the same and report any problem to biomedical Department.

• Performs test in the cell counter and prepare blood smear for pathologist review if required.

• Process chemically and microscopically examine smears of body fluids and stool.

• Performs blood grouping, Coombs test, antibody screening & identification, and cross matching in Blood Bank.

• Chemically analyze blood or urine for toxic components

• Prepare Gram stain and fungal scrapings in microbiology.

• Answers telephonic inquiries.

• Responsible for maintaining turnaround time for critical, STAT (short turnaround time) and inpatients laboratory investigation.

• Prepare samples for outsourced lab investigations and monitoring of results.

• Evaluate the accuracy of laboratory results before entry in Hospital Information System

• Report any laboratory critical results and follow the steps mentioned in the policy

• Performs validation and verification of test procedures in liaison with laboratory director.

Responsibilities:Clinical activities:

• Performs phlebotomy on both adult and baby as needed.

• Identifies the patient - comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient's identification before venipuncture is performed.

• Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently.

• Demonstrates complete knowledge about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed.

• Responsible for coagulation time tests, blood cultures, blood samples collection and looks after the blood collection room requirements and maintains cleanliness and decorum of blood collection rooms.

• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, observing isolation procedures.

• Collects therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time.

• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.

• Check the specimen submitted in the laboratory and verifies data with the requisition form and inform the concerned doctor or nurse if any sample is unsuitable for analysis.

• Performs routine and STAT (short turnaround time) laboratory test and sample analysis in accurate and timely manner in all sections of the laboratory under the supervision of the Lab supervisor/pathologist.

• Performing and documenting all daily internal quality control process in all sections of the laboratory to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents and procedures.

• Responsible to perform and keep records of internal and external proficiency testing in all sections of the laboratory.

• Performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of all instruments in the laboratory, document the same and report any problem to biomedical Department.

• Performs test in the cell counter and prepare blood smear for pathologist review if required.

• Process chemically and microscopically examine smears of body fluids and stool.

• Performs blood grouping, Coombs test, antibody screening & identification, and cross matching in Blood Bank.

• Chemically analyze blood or urine for toxic components

• Prepare Gram stain and fungal scrapings in microbiology.

• Answers telephonic inquiries.

• Responsible for maintaining turnaround time for critical, STAT (short turnaround time) and inpatients laboratory investigation.

• Prepare samples for outsourced lab investigations and monitoring of results.

• Evaluate the accuracy of laboratory results before entry in Hospital Information System

• Report any laboratory critical results and follow the steps mentioned in the policy

• Performs validation and verification of test procedures in liaison with laboratory director.

Qualifications: * BSc in Medical Technology or clinical laboratory science or equivalent qualification requiring NLT 3 years training course.

• Graduate of an accredited (MLT) program leading to registration with ASCP/CSMLS or equivalent.

• At least two (2) years experience a clinical laboratory environment. * UAE National: upon completion of Internship.

• Currently licensed in country of origin and with HAAD license to practice in Abu Dhabi UAE.

• Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizational requirements.

• Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement.

• Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.

• Possess a can do and flexible approach.

• Ability to demonstrate highly developed communication and organizational skills at all levels.

• Ability to provide compassionate care that is respectful to patients\' preferences.

• Knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and in a team within a complex clinical setting.

• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of confidentiality policy.

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