Medical Technologist

Job Description

Key Accountabilities & Activities:

• Collect blood and other specimens required for laboratory testing from in-patients, outpatients and others according to laboratory policies.
• Perform blood extraction using aseptic technique and in accordance with department procedures.
• Understand and comply with the principles of infection control and other relevant standards.
• Efficient management of daily operations of selected laboratory units to maintain the highest professional and quality standards of services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accreditation standards, laboratory safety regulations and quality control / quality assurance programs.
• Prioritise laboratory requests according to criticality and ensure efficient workflows to produce turnaround times supportive of the Laboratory’s policies.
• Determine the 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 the accuracy of the laboratory data to assess the reproducibility and validity of current laboratory methods.
• Ensure abnormally high/low results or unacceptable specimens are communicated and properly documented.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and proper storage and back-up of patient records and test results.
• Assists with evaluation and implementation of relevant new laboratory services.
• Participate in quality improvement and quality surveillance activities within Aspetar, including audits and inspections.
• Ensure that preventive maintenance and calibrations are conducted periodically on all major analysers and instruments.
• Interact with other staff to solve problems and interpret patients’ laboratory results within the framework of the medical technology.
• Review and maintain internal and external laboratory safety programmes, including safe handling and proper disposal of specimens and other laboratory materials, and implementing of corrective actions, when necessary, in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of fellow employees, visitors and contractors, so far as is reasonably practicable.
• Participate in Laboratory as well as Hospital Training and Education Programs.
• Provide appropriate training to other employees, as required.
• 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 the Laboratory Director in case of any procedural discrepancies for appropriate action.
• Participate in the committees or workgroups, as required.
• Participate in preparing the 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 Aspetar Hospital.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service.
• Comply with employee obligations regarding Occupational Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control and Quality Improvement as set down in Aspetar Hospital’s Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Maintain confidentiality in relation to discussions, disclosure of records, and information concerning the Aspetar.
• Maintain a discrimination and harassment free workplace.
• Comply with responsibilities listed under the Aspetar’s Code of Conduct.
• Assume any other responsibilities as directed by the direct supervisor.
• Attend and successfully complete competencies which focus on patient safety initiatives implemented within Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital. Patient Safety Training is an annual requirement, to include all organizational leaders, staff, service and contracted providers

Necessary knowledge and Experience to be able to do the job:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience. 1 year should be in a similar position/responsibility, preferably in a similar Industry.
• Candidate must be well experienced and have sufficient knowledge of laboratory testing methods and techniques relevant to his/her specific job description.
• Candidate must have knowledge and experience to interpret relevant test results.

Skills and Abilities:

• Energetic and challenged by opportunities to set up systems and workflows from scratch.
• Ability to work shifts and demonstrable willingness to be placed on a 24-hour on-call roster if required.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrable leadership skills would be advantageous.
• Broad understanding of sciences and fundamental scientific principles.
• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and to be adaptive to changes.
• Ability to multi-task and to work with frequent interruptions.
• Meticulous and pays attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Previous experience working in the Middle East or within another culture or remote settings is preferable.

Education and Certification requirements:

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science/Technology or any other related filed.
• Relevant QCHP Medical Licensure

Job specific technical Skills

• Demonstrable computer skills.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Effective time management skills.
• Trained and experienced in the use, maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment and analysers relevant to his/her specific job description.