Technologist II - BMT/Immunohematology

The Technologist II - BMT/Immunohematology assists in the commissioning of the relevant sections. This involves the commissioning of equipment, IT systems, recruitment, on-boarding and training of staff, preparing policies and procedures in accordance with CAP-ISO15189 and JCI.

The Technologist II - BMT/Immunohematology is part of a team of Biomedical Scientists/Technologists delivering high quality services in their specialty and has operational oversight of a team within the department. S/he provides professional support in the area of specialty to the Supervisor.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Organizes, supervises and participates in the work of the section.

• Answers enquiries and communicates patient results to clinicians, surgeons and nursing staff both internally and externally.

• Provides specialist technical advice on specimen handling to clinicians, surgeons and nursing staff.

• Participates in the training (theoretical and practical) of technical staff in the section.

• Actively supervises other BMS/Technologists within their section to ensure an efficient throughput of work.

• Plays a major role in the development and validation of Immunohematology assays required to support the clinical BMT service, such as CD34+ estimation, and post-BMT monitoring.

• Assists the Supervisor in the implementation of management decisions affecting the sections.

• Maintains co-operation between the sections and between disciplines by regular communication with other section leads and senior staff.

• Leads by good example in order to motivate staff to create high quality work, interest and contribution.

• Actively participates in the technical work of the section.

• In liaison with the Supervisor, ensures adequate stocks of reagents and consumables are available for the efficient running of the service.

• Uses LIS to generate workload statistics and run queries.

• Answers enquiries and communicates patient results to clinicians, surgeons and nursing staff both internally and externally.

• In liaison with the Supervisor, provides technical advice on, and assists in the selection of, new equipment.

• Monitors and advises on the use of reagents and consumables in the section.

• Takes responsibility for the maintenance and safe use of equipment within the section.

• Helps to ensure the provision of a high quality, cost-effective service with the emphasis on quality assurance in all aspects of the section supervised by monitoring and audit of internal quality control.

• Participates in the external quality assurance schemes that the department subscribes to. Monitors, records and reports back results, participating in discussion to rectify areas of concern if necessary.

• Carries out corrective action when the quality control procedures fail.

• Assists in ensuring and maintaining CPA-ISO15189 standards in the section.

• Ensures policies and procedures for the sections are adhered to.

• Participates in the training (theoretical and practical) of technical staff in the section for which they are responsible in methodologies, principles and procedures by way of tutorials, presentations and seminars.

• Updates, reviews and implements new methodologies in the section under the direction of the Supervisor.

• Adheres to Sidra's standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies

• Adheres to and promotes Sidra's Values

In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS - SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
Education Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Sciences/Clinical Laboratories or other relevant program
Experience

• 5+ years relevant experience as a registered Technologist/Biomedical Scientist

• Experience in LIS operations

Certification and Licensure

• Meets the requirement for licensure by Qatar Supreme Council of Health which includes a prometric exam

• Licensed and/or certified by an accredited licensure body in the home country

Professional Membership Participation in Continual Professional Development/Education
Job Specific Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of ISO15189/CPA/CAP/ JCI standards and guidelines

• Experience in team management

• Experience in evaluating new technologies

• Demonstrated ability in conducting meetings and making presentations

• Excellent communications skills both written and oral

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

• Fluency in written and spoken English