Medical Laboratory Assistant — Precision Sample Processing

American Hospital Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Hospital Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Laboratory Phlebotomy Technician to receive and accession samples, verify patient IDs, and coordinate with physicians and nursing staff to meet test requirements. You will prepare and process samples, perform centrifugation and packaging, monitor stock, and maintain CAP/JCIA standards while safeguarding patient confidentiality.

The role requires English fluency, a High School Diploma (Diploma in Medical Laboratory or Phlebotomy

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in Phlebotomy or related field.
• Knowledge of laboratory and general computer applications is preferred.
• Ability to speak and write in English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Receives and accession laboratory samples.
• Verifies orders and ensures proper patient identification by matching physician orders with specimen labelling and sample types.
• Sorts and prepares samples for analysis (e.g. centrifugation, aliquoting).
• Loads specimens on Aptio Module.
• Verifies sample integrity and distributes samples to respective departments as appropriate.
• Liaises with Medical and Nursing Staff on test requirements and reporting queries.
• Orders, prepares, and packages referred-out samples.
• Monitors stock supply and orders laboratory consumables as required.
• Follows up and reports on referred-out results.
• Prioritizes workload efficiently and productively.
• Maintains professional standards according to CAP and JCIA.
• Promotes a safe working environment.
• Upholds patient confidentiality.
• Participates in Laboratory Quality improvement activities and data collection.
• Assists with follow-up of incidents/accidents and patient and staff complaints.
• Engages in the Laboratory monthly focus group.
• Participates in continuing education activities.

Skills

English fluency

Laboratory software

Computers

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma in Medical Laboratory or Phlebotomy

Tools

Laboratory software

General computer applications

Job description

American Hospital Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Laboratory Phlebotomy Technician to receive and accession samples, verify patient IDs, and coordinate with physicians and nursing staff to meet test requirements. You will prepare and process samples, perform centrifugation and packaging, monitor stock, and maintain CAP/JCIA standards while safeguarding patient confidentiality.

The role requires English fluency, a High School Diploma (Diploma in Medical Laboratory or Phlebotomy