LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

KFSHRC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

KFSHRC in Riyadh is seeking qualified personnel for phlebotomy and pre-analytical specimen handling in the laboratory. The role involves obtaining specimens, preparing and distributing them to sections, and ensuring proper identification and safety practices.

You will work with the ICIS system, maintain pre-analytical equipment, and support technologists in routine duties while upholding accreditation standards from CAP, JCI, and other bodies. Saudi nationals are preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology) plus completion of Phlebotomy Training Program.
• Or an Associate Degree/Diploma in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Current Registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) is required.
• Saudi National only.

Responsibilities

• Obtains specimens from patients following accepted techniques and proper identification.
• Receives, processes, aliquots, and distributes specimens to sections.
• Collects medical history and screens blood donors per procedure.
• Performs duties related to Hospital information system ICIS (encounter creation, activation, inquiry, labeling).
• Operates and maintains pre-analytical equipment and participates in QA programs.
• Assists technologists with stocking supplies, clerical tasks, and section maintenance.
• Prepares and packages specimens for send-out per shipping instructions.
• Performs results entry for send-out specimens and tracks pending requests.
• Adheres to universal precautions and safety standards in all procedures.
• Follows policies and accreditation standards (CBAHI, JCI, CAP, SFDA).

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science

Phlebotomy Training Program

Associate Degree/Diploma in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

ICIS

Job description

Procures and prepares specimens from patients/donors for laboratory testing. Operates and maintains laboratory pre-analytical equipment. Distributes specimens to appropriate laboratory section.

Key responsibilities

• Obtains specimens from patients in accordance with accepted techniques and procedures, including but not limited to phlebotomy, correct patient identification, dispensing appropriate specimen containers, and instructing patients in proper collection of samples submitted for testing.
• Receives, processes, aliquots, and distributes specimens to appropriate laboratory sections following established procedures.
• Obtains correct medical history from blood donors and screens blood donors for hematocrit, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse following established procedure.
• Performs assigned duties as related to Hospital information system (ICIS), including but not limited to encounter creation, activation, inquiry, labelling, and receiving functions.
• Operates and maintains laboratory pre-analytical equipment, and participates in the quality assurance programs of the department.
• Assists technologists in routine duties as directed, including but not limited to assisting with stocking supplies, limited clerical functions, and maintenance procedures as defined for the section.
• Prepares and packages specimens for send-out following the shipping instructions of both the performing laboratories and the International Air Transport Association.
• Performs results entry for send-out specimens and reviews the outstanding specimens log to ensure all requests are properly processed.
• Ensures correct procedures are followed for all aspects of safety as established in the department, including safe disposal of used needles and lancets using Universal precautions in work practices.
• Works in accordance with standards established by College of American Pathologists, American Association of Blood Banks, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, and other accrediting agencies as applicable.
• Comply with the section policies, procedures and protocols. Follows the section quality improvement program in accordance with CBAHI, JCI, CAP, SFDA and other international accreditation agencies standards.

Other responsibilities

• Current Registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) is required.
• Saudi National only.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science (e.g.Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology) plus completion of Phlebotomy Training Program, or Associate Degree/Diploma in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science is required.

Experience

• Four (4) years of related experience is required.
• Average of annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) if applicable.
• Fifty (50) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME].