LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet patients in a courteous manner and respond to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.
• Draw blood properly using established laboratory procedures (such as proper patient identification, proper test verification, proper tube selection, proper dating, timing and labeling, etc.).
• Keep blood drawing trays neat, disinfected and well supplied at all times.
• Process all laboratory test requisitions and specimens in efficient an appropriate manner and according to the highest standards.
• Maintain awareness of timed specimen’s collection and their importance and attempt to collect these specimens at appropriate time.
• Collect laboratory blood specimens from various areas of the hospital or receive specimens through the pneumatic tube or other transportation system.
• Accurately log and track all incoming laboratory specimens into the system.
• Sort laboratory specimens according to labels and distribute them to assigned sections.
• Prepare laboratory specimens for sending to reference laboratories.
• Prepare and submit reports (Safety Report System) of wrong labeling and escalate the issue to immediate supervisor.
• Adhere to strict policies and procedures while treating patients with care; follow strict safety precautions to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI), Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA), College of American Pathologist (CAP) and MNGHA Laboratory policies and safety standards.
• Perform other job related duties.

FUNCTIONAL PROFILE

• Health Information System
• Area specific laboratory equipment/tools/system
• Relationships and Communications
• All involved internal and external discipline (clinical and non-clinical) • Patients and their families
• Work is performed independently subject to regular review for accuracy
• Routine work
• Perpetual interaction with relevant stakeholders
• Coverage during emergencies, disasters, other unplanned unprecedented occasions
• Might be required to work overtime, night shift, weekends, holidays, etc.
• Safe practices related to PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Operating in safe manner to reduce risk of injuries

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor Degree from College of Science with a recognized Laboratory Technician related certificate by Saudi Commission for Health Specialties – Essential

Registration with Saudi Commission for Health Specialties – Essential

Work Experience:

Minimum of 2 (two) years’ position related experience in similar setting/environment – Essential

Language and Computer Skills:

English Language: Level – I – Essential

 Computer: Level – II – Essential

Clinical Laboratory Science, Laboratory Technician/Technologist