Job Summary
Under general supervision, perform all
assigned laboratory routine, moderate and high complexity procedures, while
applying accreditation requirements, safety regulations and equipment
maintenance.
Support the mission and vision of the American University of
Beirut Medical Center and that of the Department.
Essential Functions / Task Groups
Testing Management & Specimen Handling:
- Perform routine to highly complex pathology and laboratory procedures.
- Follow proper patient/sample identification on the patient/sample received
versus corresponding order on AUBHealth as per established policies and
procedures.
- Prepare specimens for analysis, such as centrifuging, aliquoting and
preserving as well as utilize technical skills and abilities to perform all
tests in simple and moderate complexity testing.
- Operate, troubleshoot and report failures in test systems (pre-analytical,
analytical, and post analytical) and report issues to concerned individuals.
- Follow the established guidelines and protocols for test reporting and
procedures and identify problems which may adversely affect test performance
or reporting of test results and take appropriate action including supervisory
notification, if indicated.
- Perform quality control procedures as the job requires and report quality
control failures to support personnel for corrective action as well as
participate in laboratory quality assurance programs.
- Participate in inter and intradepartmental committees as well as standard
operating procedures (SOP) review and update processes.
- Abide by the Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA)
requirements as well as the College of American Pathologists Laboratory
Accreditation.
Equipment and Supplies Management:
- Operate laboratory equipment and instruments following established
protocols as well as perform timely maintenance and report failures to support
personnel for corrective action.
- Perform periodic reagent inventory for the station to ensure availability
at all time as well as check and alert for expired or nearly expired reagents
and verify reagents for acceptability.
Critical Competencies
Achievement Orientation, Applied Technology, Client Focus, Communication
Skills, Computer Skills, English Comprehension, Information and Records
Administration, Initiative, Organizational Awareness, Problem Solving, Quality
Management, Resource Management, Safety and Health Management, Team Skills,
Technical Expertise.
Knowledge / Know-How
Knowledge:
Basic
knowledge of medical terminology in Pathology and Lab procedures
Knowledge of
laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including
standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling
Education:
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory
Sciences
Experience:
Preferred Experience: Working
experience as Medical Laboratory Technologist
Languages:
Minimum Languages: Arabic and English (IET score =/> 500)
Computer Skills:
Demonstrate basic knowledge and
ability to interact with laboratory information system (LIS) and/or hospital
information system (HIS) computer functions as it relates to the testing and
reporting area
Impact of Actions / Decisions
Error in conducting test analyses or
in reviewing work will be caught by review within the laboratory or by review of
test results and reports. However, not all work is technically checked so
unreliable results may cause material or financial loss and may affect the
diagnosis of the patient and consequently the treatment and the quality of
patient care reflecting adversely the laboratory. Error in any test may cause
patient fatality. Mistakes at the Blood Bank are not acceptable. Full attention
must be given while performing tests, transcribing and entering results.
Accurate work performed facilitates the work of others within the
immediate organizational unit and provide timely services
Job Structure
Apply general rules to specific problems
to produce answers that make sense.
Identify or detect a known pattern that
is hidden in other disctracting material.
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibility
Reporting Channel:
1st Level: Lab
Supervisor
2nd Level: Section Director
Supervisory Channel:
None
Job Characteristics
Physical Effort: |
Hazardous Physical Effort |
Work Schedule: |
Shift Basis and/or On-Call |
Working Conditions: |
Hazardous working
conditions |