MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Riyadh seeks a Medical Technologist to perform crucial laboratory tests for accurate disease diagnosis and treatment. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Medical Technology along with necessary certifications. Responsibilities include maintaining laboratory standards, training personnel, and providing quality control in testing. A commitment to excellence in a dynamic environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires current Registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
• Registration as a Medical Technologist or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts chemical, microscopic, immunological and bacteriological testing.
• Maintains laboratory safety procedures and practices.
• Trains and educates students and healthcare personnel.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality Control

Clinical procedures

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree/Diploma in Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Performs a variety of chemical, microscopic, immunological and/or bacteriological testing in the Clinical Laboratory to obtain accurate data for diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Organizes daily work congruent with schedules and work patterns of the subsection/section. Assists section supervisor in the appropriate dissemination of information in inter-shift, inter-sectional, and departmental communication. Ensures optimum levels of supplies are available to provide uninterrupted services; assists in ordering supplies and maintains the supply inventory system. Operates within cost effective practices of section.
• Assists in the evaluation of new methodologies/equipment. Assists in the revision of policy and procedure manuals in accordance with specified guidelines.
• Obtains and processes laboratory specimens. Performs analyses, tests, and procedures. Maintains appropriate laboratory safety procedures and practices.
• Maintains records as per Hospital established Medical Laboratory standards. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment. Maintains Quality Control programs of the section and participates in the Quality Assurance programs of the department.
• Provides ongoing response/feedback to Hospital employee performance appraisal system. Trains, provides continuing education, and guides students and other healthcare personnel, including residents.

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree/Diploma in Medical Technology is required.

Experience Required

Grade 08: Two (2) years of related experience with Bachelor’s or four (4) years of related experience with Associate Degree/Diploma is required.

Grade 09: Four (4) years as Medical Technologist at KFSH&RC, with an average of annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) for the last four (4) years, and Fifty (50) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME].

Other Requirements (Certificates)

• Current Registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) is required.
• Registration in MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), or equivalent for American, ART or Medical Technologist for Canadian, AIMLS for British, AIMS for Australian, NZIMLT for New Zealander, or registered Medical Technologist for other international country is required.