Technologist II - POC, Accessioning, and Phlebotomy

The Technologist II - POC, Accessioning, and Phlebotomy is the professional lead in their area responsible for providing expert advice to service users.

Under the direction of the area supervisor, perform daily activities of the POC, Accessioning and Phlebotomy accurately and on time. Maintains a safe and professional environment.

The Technologist II - POC, Accessioning, and Phlebotomy must be capable of performing, teaching and monitoring all functions within the laboratory including but not limited to POC testing, scheduling, specimen collection, labeling, receipt, processing, delivery and archiving.

This individual has the responsibility for working and communicating with various health professionals as need to complete tasks on a daily basis.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

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

• Monitors quality control of POC, Reception, and Phlebotomy lab and data entry, along with, routine equipment maintenance.

• Ensures departmental policies/procedures are followed.

• 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.

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

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

• Ensures specimen integrity by enforcing the laboratory's strict procedures for POC, and for Phlebotomy collection, handling and processing.

• Maintains implements, adheres to and enforces departmental operating policies and procedures to include all programs, quality control, quality assurance and safety.

• Actively participates in the technical work of the section.

• Performs blood collection (venipuncture, finger stick), as needed.

• Implements cross training of all POC, Reception, Phlebotomy personnel where needed.

• Undertakes routine daily in-lab problem solving.

• Answers enquiries and communicates patient results to clinicians, surgeons and nursing staff both internally and externally Maintains records and procedures determined by CAP, JCI, CLIA and management.

• Monitors the recording of all statistical information.

• Ensures that all specimen collections and processing are performed in compliance with the approved Sidra guidelines.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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' experience as a POC Specialist and or Phlebotomist, Including 3+ years in a senior position
Certification and Licensure

• License in the country of origin or country of practice

• Meets licensing requirements of the State of Qatar

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of CAP/ ISO 15189/JCI standards and guidelines

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology , abbreviations

• Demonstrated knowledge of established phlebotomy procedures, practices, and protocols

• Demonstrated Skills in efficient and effective draws

• Demonstrated ability to work in stressful conditions

• Demonstrated ability to appropriately address patients of various levels

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

• Fluency in written and spoken English