MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

1. Monitors and resolves problems related to specimen processes and activities of the Laboratory Technicians and Laboratory Assistants.

2. Receives sorts and accessions lab specimens in ICIS and processes them by manual and automated methods and contacts phlebotomists, nurses, and doctors as required to solve specimen-related problems.

3. Views activities orders in ICIS and prints both collection and aliquot labels.

4. Performs separate procedural steps of less complex laboratory testing procedures to obtain results for diagnosis of patient diseases.

5. Operates automated testing and diagnostic equipment in accordance with accepted and established procedures.

6. Prepares specimens for observation and analysis by other laboratory staff members.

7. Identifies and labels all specimens to be retained and files them for later reference.

8. Assists in training new laboratory technicians and trainees.

9. Inventories and requests of biweekly supplies (warehouse and pre-analytical machines supplies) and arranges monthly staff schedule with the senior and supervisor.

10. Works in accordance with standards established by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals and the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
Detailed Description
Bachelor’s or Associate Degree/Diploma in Medical or Laboratory Technology, or other related discipline is required.
Job Requirements

Grade 07:One (1) year of related experience with Bachelor's or two (2) years with Associate Degree/Diploma is required.

Grade 08:

• Four (4) years as Medical Laboratory Technician at KFSH&RC, or (Grade 07) related experience is required.

• Average of annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) for the last four (4) years.

• Fifty (50) hours of cumulative continued medical education (CME).