Medical Laboratory Technologist

• Ensures operation of analyzers, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

• Runs daily quality control checks and performs College of American Pathologists (CAP) Proficiency testing as required.

• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies.

• Provides a healthy and safe working environment by maintaining cleanliness in the laboratory and practising preventive measures.

• Performs routine laboratory testing as per departmental policies and procedures.

• Communicates critical, urgent, and abnormal results with ordering physicians.

• Communicates with nurses and physicians on patient preparation, sample collection and integrity.

• Prioritizes workload in an efficient productive manner.

• Assists in maintaining College of American Pathologists (CAP) standards and Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulations.

• Promotes ethical practices and maintains patient confidentiality.

• Participates in the lab monthly focus group.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Serves as the quality link for assigned section(s).

Quality Link Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets with the Laboratory’s Quality team regularly to discuss quality issues and concerns.

• Reviews daily Quality Checks (QC) and investigates violations and biases, as required.

• Reviews Proficiency Testing evaluations and performs investigations as required.

• Investigates incidents and complaints related to assigned section(s).

• Assists with tabulating monthly statistics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and workload data.

• Assists the Section Supervisors in performing Method Evaluation, Validation and Set-up.