Laboratory Technology SpecialistFull Time

To manage the patients? specimens for whom he / she is responsible to the highest attainable standard of care within the resources of Dallah Hospital.

To perform analytical tests on patient specimens.

To record and maintain specimen and test results log book.

Responsible for running internal/external quality control procedures and maintain records.

Responsible for the day to day maintenance of the analytical equipment(s) used and their documentation.

Preparation of reagents as required.

Urgent/Abnormal results to be brought to one relevant laboratory consultant/ specialist?s attention to be communicated to the requesting doctor.

Out of hours results are to be released by the technologist and copy submitted to appropriate laboratory consultant for subsequent verification

Daily statistics and necessary documents in the section

As per direction of Head of Laboratory, he / she may perform following duties in Histopathology:

Processes, embeds, cuts and stains haematoxylin and eosin slides from block of fixed tissue.

Prepares and stains frozen sections/cytology specimens.

Perform usual range of special stains and immunocytochemistry on selected cases.

Maintain stocks or reagents and other consumables.

Responsible for chemical inventory and maintain Personal Protective Equipment and coordinates with Laboratory Safety Officer.

Ensure that stock management and inventory is updated and supplies and reagents are within the expiration dates and stored on their specific temperature storage.

Maintain all documents, worksheets in his/her section are updated.

Perform proficiency testing and competency assessment.

Implements appropriate policies and procedures to achieve the Hospital?s goals and objectives in pursuit of Standards of Care, Quality/ Performance Improvement.

Performs any other duties within his range of his/her professional knowledge and skills as directed by Head of Department.

1-2 years post B.Sc.

Medical Laboratory Technology experience.

Minimum of four (4) years experience post Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (4 years)