Job Description

2.1 Assist the Laboratory Supervisor in the coordination of laboratory activities. Provide accurate, timely and costeffective testing of patient samples to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in compliance and harmony


with the quality management system. The Lab Technician has supervisory responsibility, limited to his / her work


department.


2.2 Medical technologist may be rotated through the various laboratory departments in order to keep himself /


herself familiarized with those laboratory procedures which may be ordered on an emergency basis when


working shifts.



3.1 TECHNICAL


3.1.1. LAB PROCEDURES: Performs a variety of technical laboratory procedures according to Medical Center,


laboratory, and national standards to obtain patient specimens using to ensure specimen quality used


to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsible for performing and observing


hematological, biochemical, serological, and specially requested tests on patients' specimens and


correctly recording all results.


3.2 ADMINISTRATIVE


3.1.2. DOCUMENTATION: Responsible for accurately completing records and reports and other statistical


information for master files or databases. Follows laboratory policy for data retrieval, record keeping,


specimen, and identification, requisition, reporting, charting, and billing procedures. Updates Records


and Documents on a daily basis.


3.1.3. COMMUNICATION/ TEAMWORK: Maintains positive working relationship with the medical staff and


hospital personnel. Uses positive interpersonal skills to educate/support lab customers and promote


success of team members. Uses clear and concise verbal and written communication with staff and the


public. Acts independently ofsupervisor's direction and accepts responsibility of the adopted policy and


procedures of the hospital and the laboratory. Shares call duty and work different shifts as required.


Immediately notify the patient care unit or physician of any critical test results, within 20 mints of the


result generation. Interacts professionally with all department members, physicians' staff,


administration and the Administrator of Clinical Laboratory and Pathology.


3.1.4. QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: To perform and follow quality assurance programs for


various laboratory sub departments. Participates in Internal and external QC/QI for area of specialty


and Lab indicators. Does not report patient results unless quality control data are within accepted


parameters. Recognizes out of control values, takes corrective action, and notifies others of changes to


the laboratory supervisor.


3.1.5. SAFETY AND EDUCATION: Complies with laboratory safety procedures. Possesses adequate knowledge


of instrumentation, theory, and application of new and existing tests. Completes education necessary


to maintain licensure or certification for the job. Uses and maintains all laboratory equipment correctly.


3.1.6. PROBLEM SOLVING/CRITICAL THINKING: Assumes responsibility to resolve problems. Performs


required preventative maintenance procedures in laboratory instrumentation. Investigates and resolves


technical problems, consults supervisor if resolution involves policy or procedure modification.


Identifies real or potential situations or equipment failure, attempts to resolve within area of specialty


or knowledge and refers complex issues to appropriate source. May be a key analyzer operator with


proper training and documentation of skills.


3.3 Follows the laboratory safety policies and participates in safety education programs. To attend and follow


continuous medical training and education programs.


3.4 Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital


management to comply those requirements.


3.5 Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities


3.6 Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.


3.7 Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk


assessments, incident reports


3.8 Comply with Waste management procedures and policies.


3.9 Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs.


3.10 Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems


3.11 Training: Attends departmental and organizational training as when required to keep him/ herself updated on


the laboratory policies and SOPs.


3.12 Responsible for complying with both ISO 15189 and EIAC standards.


3.12.1 EIAC-RQ-GEN-001 General Accreditation Requirements


3.12.2 EIAC-RQ-GEN-002 The Conditions for the Use of EIAC Accreditation Symbol and ILAC MRA/ IAF MLA


3.12.3 EIAC-RQ-LB-004 Accreditation Requirements for Medical Laboratory Testing



Associate degree in medical laboratory technology


4.2 At least two (2) years of Medical Laboratory experience.


4.3 Currently licensed in the country of origin and with HAAD license to practice in Abu-Dubai UAE.


4.4 Fluent in spoken & written English, Arabic language is desirable, but not essential.