Laboratory Technologist I – Power International Holding

Job Summary

To perform and provide analyses for low to high complex diagnostic testing in the relevant section.

Job Responsibilities 1

Actively participates in the technical and analytical work of the section. 

Liaises with Supervisor on appropriateness of tests, results and additional testing as required. 

Monitors, records, and reports back results, participating in discussion to rectify areas of concern if necessary. 

Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies the supervisor. 

Collects laboratory specimens and performs assigned laboratory procedures and other tests as necessary and immediately reports abnormal findings to appropriate staff.  

Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.  

Performs appropriate documentation of laboratory procedures to assure the accuracy of laboratory records. 

In liaison with the Supervisor, ensures adequate stocks of reagents and consumables are available for the efficient running of the service. 

Orders laboratory supplies, rotates stock and monitors expiration dates.  

Operates complex automated laboratory equipment, electronic equipment, computer software, and precision instruments. 

In liaison with the Supervisor, provides technical advice on, and assists in the selection / validation of new equipment. 

Job Responsibilities 2

Takes responsibility for the maintenance and safe use of equipment within the section.  

Uses Laboratory Information System (LIS) to generate workload statistics, run queries and assess quality of data according to defined criteria. 

Ensures policies and procedures for the sections are adhered to.  

Adheres to the Hospital standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies. 

Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies and procedures and documents all quality control activities. 

Helps ensure the provision of a high quality, cost-effective service with the emphasis on quality assurance in all aspects of the section supervised by monitoring and audit of internal quality control. 

Ascertains that quality control procedures are followed prior to releasing clinical data. 

Participates in the external quality assurance schemes that the department subscribes to.  

Carries out corrective action as advised when the quality control procedures fail. 

Assists in ensuring achievement of and maintaining CAP, JCI and ISO15189 standards in the section. 

Maintains licensing and registration with Qatari authorities as a Biomedical Scientist/Technologist. 

Participates in the implementation of new methodologies under the direction of the Supervisor.  

Participates in research and development as directed by the Supervisor. 

Maintains open lines of communication with colleagues, internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective cooperation and consultation. 

Communicates with colleagues within the department on a range of complex subjects.

Job Details

Preferred Candidate