Job Description

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Ruba Hijah

Reference number: 66176

Mediclinic City Hospital | Dubai | United Arab Emirates

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To perform routine microbiology tests in a medical laboratory in accordance with professional and regulatory requirements and guidelines

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Perform routine microbiology tests according to professional standards and guidelines

Coordinate the prioritising, sorting and testing of laboratory samples

Perform Microbiology Cultures, microscopic, bacteriologic, PCR (respiratory, meningitis, gastroenterology), serological, urine analysis, and rapid tests for use in diagnosis and related treatment of patients

Contribute to relevant quality improvement initiatives aimed at mitigating risks, compliance governance and increased patient safety

Actively contribute and guide, where needed, relevant training and health and safety initiatives

Operate, calibrate and monitor effective functioning of standard laboratory equipment that includes analysers and maintenance of temperature logs

Required Education

A relevant Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory sciences or a related field

Required Experience

At least 3-5 years’ full time experience as a medical laboratory technologist in Microbiology

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

Laboratory terminologies as applied in the specific and related area of specialisation

Correct maintenance of instrumentation according to manufacturer’s guidelines

Developing standard operating procedures

Knowledgeable in Approved International Accreditation Standards or equivalent

Knowledgeable in laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and instrumentation troubleshooting

Laboratory information systems and reporting