Medical Laboratory Technologist - Emirati Talent

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Dubai is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technologist responsible for performing routine laboratory tests and ensuring compliance with guidelines. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences and have at least 3-5 years of relevant experience. The role includes monitoring sample management, conducting analyses of various specimens, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Knowledge of laboratory information systems and PCR technologies is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences or a related field is mandatory.
• 3-5 years' experience as a medical laboratory technologist in clinical chemistry is required.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory equipment and PCR systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests according to professional standards and guidelines.
• Monitor sample management, including sorting and allocation based on testing requirements.
• Conduct analysis of body fluids, blood specimens, urine and spinal fluid.

Skills

Correct maintenance of instrumentation according to manufacturer's guidelines

Developing standard operating procedures

Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of real time multiplex PCR and close molecular systems

Knowledgeable in laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks

Laboratory information systems and reporting

Education

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

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

To perform routine laboratory tests in accordance with professional and regulatory standards and guidelines

Key Responsibility Areas

• Perform routine tests according to professional standards and guidelines
• Monitor sample management, including sorting and allocation based on testing requirements
• Process clinical chemistry, immunology and serology, autoimmune, haematology, coagulation, blood transfusion and clinical microscopy tests and related laboratory functions
• Conduct analysis of body fluids, blood specimens, urine and spinal fluid
• Result analysis and verification of accuracy of findings
• 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 clinical chemistry

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

• Correct maintenance of instrumentation according to manufacturer's guidelines
• Developing standard operating procedures
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge of real time multiplex PCR and close molecular systems
• Knowledgeable in laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and instrumentation troubleshooting
• Laboratory information systems and reporting