Medical Laboratory Technologist (Emiratization)

Unilabs Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilabs Middle East in Dubai is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Technologist to contribute to the execution of QA/QMS across all lab phases. The role requires preparing samples, operating automated equipment, and delivering accurate test results.

Qualified candidates should hold a BSc in Medical Technology or Biomedical Science and a DHA license, with at least 3 years of Dubai clinical lab experience. Proficiency in English/Arabic is a plus, and UAE nationals with family books are welcome.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Medical Technology / Laboratory Technology or Biomedical Science.
• DHA license and/or DHA passed.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a clinical laboratory in Dubai.
• Knowledge of CAP accreditation and regulatory standards is advantageous.
• English and Arabic language skills are a plus.
• UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered only.

Responsibilities

• Ensures incident report forms are promptly completed when a damaged sample, loss or spillage occurs and confirms processes meet accreditation requirements (e.g., CAP).
• Follow SOPs to produce timely and accurate data for patients, QC results, and PT results.
• Execution and implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) across pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases.
• Set up and operate current and new equipment and instruments for specific laboratory tests; maintain operations including preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate with external laboratories, manage lab operations, and ensure regulatory guidelines (DHA, HAAD, CAP, ISO 15189:2012, JCI) are met.

Education

BSc in Medical Technology / Laboratory Technology or Biomedical Science

DHA license

3+ years clinical lab experience in Dubai

Job description

Currently #hiring for the position of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (Dubai Based)

Come join us to grow your career path in our esteemed organization with our 'CARE BIG' culture to work better, and be the best.

Job Summary

Laboratory Technologists have a critical role in the successful execution and implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) in all phases of the pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical laboratory processes. Preparing the samples for examination, using automated equipment and specialized instrumentation, performing numerous complicated tests simultaneously, and accurately interpreting the results are all part of a medical technologist's job.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures Incident Report Forms are promptly completed in the event of a damaged sample, loss or spillage and confirms that the clinical laboratory processes meet requirements for clinical certification and relevant accreditation (e.g., CAP).
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in order to produce timely and accurate data for patients, QC results, and Proficiency Testing (PT) results.
• Execution and implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) in all phases of the pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical laboratory processes.
• Set up, operate current and new equipment, instruments and apparatus required for specific laboratory tests and assume adequate responsibility to maintain operations including preventive maintenance
• Responsible for providing information, communicating, handling and following up results, and coordinating with external laboratories in the recommended way, manage all lab operations and integration with other departments within the company/facility. -Ensure that all regulatory agency guidelines are met including those mandated by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD), the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 15189:2012, the Joint Commission (JCI) and other relevant accrediting bodies. - Assists the Clinical Laboratory Manager and Supervisors distributing proficiency samples, analysis, and reporting of testing results.

Qualifications and Skills

• BSc degree in Medical Technology / Laboratory Technology or Biomedical Science.
• DHA license and/ DHA passed
• Minimum of three (3) years in a clinical laboratory in Dubai
• In-depth knowledge about basic laboratory procedures and understands importance of maintaining a clean workspace by following all lab regulations for health and safety.
• Advantage: Experience in a CAP accredited laboratory.
• Language Preference-English/Arabic is a plus.
• UAE Nationals with a family book will only be considered.