LAB TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

Job Title

LAB TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST.

Job Family

Function

COO

Job Code

30009089

Reports to Job

Assigned Business Unit CPH

Job Description Summary

The Lab Technology Specialist Performs a wide variety of clinical laboratory tests with high complexity in different lab units including Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, Histology and Transfusion Medicine in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures to obtain accurate and precise data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities %

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities

Operational Roles & Responsibilities %

100

Operational Roles & Responsibilities

Perform moderate and high complexity Laboratory testing using automated analyzers or manual techniques in any of the different lab units and specialties like Chemistry Special Chemistry Serology Microbiology Hematology Blood Bank immunology and other clinical Lab Specialtie including Histology and Flow
Perform phlebotomy and other job related miscellaneous activities requested Collects blood frominpatients and outPatients by finger stick or venipuncture
Identify unusual results or discrepanciesconditions which cause erroneous results take appropriate action to make corrections and solve problems advice on course of action to follow when results are unacceptable
Compile with standards that are required for the laboratory to maintain and meet accrediting agencies such as College of American Pathologists CAP AABB JCI CBAHI and SFDA
Perform all required quality control quality assurance and quality improvement activities and tasks according to Lab policies and procedures
Participate in training programs for new hires and Lab CEs

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or Laboratory science program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) is required.

Professional Certifications Required

Saudi Commission for health specialties Licensure requirement must be met (SCFHS Classification and Saudi MOH Licensed). Medical Laboratory technologists/Scientists certified through the American Pathologist Board of Certification (BOC) ASCP or equivalent is required.

Years of Experience

Minimum 9 years’ experience in a licensed Medical facility/Clinical laboratory as Lab Medical Technologist along with Completion of 1 year internship.

Languages

English:Advanced ; Arabic:Not Required

Functional Competencies

Due Diligence
Audit Reporting
Data Collection

Core Competencies

Excellence
Integrity
Accountability
Cybersecurity
Person-Centered Care

Acknowledgement

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.