Job Summary
Perform all laboratory routine and special
procedures in a prompt, accurate and reliable manner to provide the most
accurate diagnosis of patient diseases according to established hospital and
departmental policies and procedures. Assist in the application of 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
Data Entry & Specimen Receipt:
- Ensure specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory’s procedures
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test
analysis results, reporting and maintaining records of patient results
- Ensure relevant information is on the requisition received with the test
request
- Utilize job knowledge, judgment and problem solving skills to ensure
specimen quality by following established policies and procedures for quality
control performance, quality assurance documentation, and safety
- Demonstrate willingness to participate in statistical data gathering and
reporting
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability to interact with laboratory Information
System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) computer functions as it
related to testing and reporting area
Testing Management:
- Exhibit basic knowledge of professional ethics, and standard Laboratory
practices throughout preanalytical, analytical and post analytical performance
- Prepare specimens for analysis, e.g., cytospin, centrifuging, aliquoting,
preserving
- Prepare slide for all samples, staining, special stains for BM
- Perform differential count on bone marrow and peripheral blood especially
for low counts.
- Perform parasitic identification such as Malaria and Filaria
- Utilize technical skills and abilities to perform all tests in simple and
moderate complexity testing
- Operate & troubleshoot test systems (pre-analytical, analytical, and
post analytical)
- Follow the established guidelines and protocols for test reporting and
procedures, e.g. reporting of critical values with compliance to “read back”
policy, proper reporting of stat values, recognition and reviewing of
departmental testing logs for completeness of testing requests
- Identify problems which may adversely affect test performance or reporting
of test results and take appropriate action including supervisory notification
if indicated
- Correlate appearance and numbers of cells with instruments results
(indices, counts and histograms/scattergrams)
- Prepare reticulocyte count stain, dilutions and smears, and perform count
- Prepare diluent, CSF and body fluid dilutions for hemocytometer count
- Prepare stains and adequately stain peripheral blood film
- Evaluate suitability of films
- Evaluate results based on patient diagnosis, treatment, previous results
and other Hematology results as required and respond immediately
- Perform a variety of Flow Cytometry procedures including Lymphocyte subset
analysis, Leukemia immunophenotyping and stem cell analysis
- Recognize and resolve out of control scenarios by following established
protocols
- Recognize and investigate the adverse effects of lab procedures according
to established protocol and initiate follow-up action as required
- Initiate follow-up procedures where necessary for patient well-being
before reporting results
- Take ownership of assignments and demonstrate concern about the result
- Perform competency and proficiency challenges in a timely and acceptable
manner
- Apply health and safety measures at all times to ensure the safety and
protection of patients, colleagues, self and the environment
- Follow all safety, infection control and blood borne pathogen guidelines
- Participate in laboratory quality assurance programs
- Communicate information regarding laboratory analyses to clients in an
appropriate timely manner
- Practice effective communication with colleagues, patients, students,
clients, and other health professionals while maintaining a professional
attitude
- Perform Quality Control procedures as job requires and report quality
control failures to support personnel for corrective action.
- Correlate all laboratory findings to aid in interpretation
Equipment and Supplies Management:
- Perform and document scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance
- Operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to:
telephones, computers, keyboards, automated analyzers, centrifuges,
microscopes, manual, automated pipettes and stainers
- Responsible for the performance and completion of defined equipment and
instrument maintenance documents
- Follow the recommended manufacturer and/or department defined instrument
set up procedures prior to testing
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve instrument malfunctions to assure the
real time availability of equipment
- Utilize responsible practices which contribute to the cost-effective use
of health care resources
- Report failures to support personnel for corrective action
Administrative Issues:
- Demonstrate willingness to participate in inter and intradepartmental
committees
- Demonstrate willingness to participate in procedure manual updating
processes
- Demonstrate willingness to participate and share ideas for Performance
Improvement projects
- Assist in providing the performance of accreditation developments related
to test methodology
- Actively participate in continuous medical education, lectures and
seminars
Critical Competencies
Achievement Orientation, Technical Expertise, Information and Records
Administration, Quality Management, Safety and Health Management, Organizational
Awareness, Communication Skills, Client Focus, Initiative, Problem Solving,
Resource Management, Applied Technology, Team Skills, Computer Skills, English
Comprehension.
Knowledge / Know-How
Knowledge:
Basic
knowledge of medical terminology
Basic 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 Lab Technology
Experience:
Preferred Experience: Working
experience as Medical Lab 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 would probably 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 on the treatment and the quality of
patient care reflecting adversely the laboratory
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 - Clinical Hematology
2nd Level: Director, Clinical Hematology
Supervisory Channel:
None
Job Characteristics
| Physical Effort: |
Occasional Physical Effort |
| Work Schedule: |
Regular weekdays |
| Working Conditions: |
Slighlty confined
workspaces |