Laboratory Technician

Purpose and Scope of the Job

Performing routine tests in clinical laboratory to provide data required for diagnosis, treatment and follow up of diseases, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of test results.

Main Duties and Responsibilities/Performance Standards

1

Responsible for running initiation protocols, calibration protocols, bi/tri level-controls on various laboratory analyzers at scheduled time prior to running patient samples

2

Performs daily maintenance of machines and logging in the appropriate logs.

3

Carries duties in all general laboratory sections including biochemistry, hematology, clinical pathology, blood banking, and hormone units.

4

Reconstitutes reagents, loads them to the analyzers and maintains the log for date of opening of new reagents.

5

Checksthe stock and expiry dates of laboratory reagents.

6

Proper preparation of patient samples and running the test protocols.

7

Validates patient results, after applying the required checks

8

Verifies internal QC by checking Levey Jennings charts.

9

Runs external proficiency testing samples and shares in investigating causes for unaccepted results.

10

Prepares SOP for different laboratory processes.

11

Follows the bloodbank policy and required documentations for receiving and issuing blood and blood products

12

Prepares samples for shipment to outside laboratories for tests not performed locally.

13

Prepares different types of smears and wet mounts

14

Participates in the departmental and inter-disciplinaryactivities and CME programs.

15

Notifiesthe critical values to the medical staff and documented in special log sheet.

16

Records different environmental logs (temperature of fridges, freezers and laboratory temperature and humidity).

17

Responsible to provide patient and family-centered care.

18

Ensures quality and patient safety practices are followed.

19

Promotes inclusive health by providing equitable and accessible care to patients and families with special needs.

Qualifications, Competences and Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Training

1

Training on related accreditation standards, policies and SOPs

2

Training on basic microbiology procedures and techniques.

3

Training on safety procedures.

4

Training on using advanced laboratory techniques and equipment

5

Training on root cause analysis for deviating internal and external quality tests.

6

Basic life support training

Experience

3+ years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Licensure

Bachelor Degree

Language

High proficiency in English language.

Computer Proficiency

Basic computer skills and lab computer system.

Performance Competencies

1

Ability to prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols.

Ability to configure, calibrate, and/or troubleshoot laboratory testing systems and instruments.

2

Ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control standards.

3

Ability to perform a range of clinical laboratory tests and chemical analyses on biological samples.

4

Ability to maintain safety and infection control standards.

5

QC outliers root cause analysis

6

Ability to comply and conform to different accreditation standards

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Ability to pertain accuracy and promptness of testing in stressful and urgent clinical conditions

Principle Working Relationships and Remarks

1

Phlebotomists

2

laboratory data-entry clerks

3

Laboratory receptionists

4

Laboratory technologists

5

Laboratory supervisor

6

Laboratory Quality officer and Safety officer

7

Laboratory Consultants /Registrars

8

Head of Laboratory

9

Clinical Ancillary Service Manager