MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (Gen. Org.)

Performs a variety of chemical, microscopic, immunological and/or bacteriological testing in the Clinical Laboratory to obtain accurate data for diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Organizes daily work congruent with schedules and work patterns of the subsection/section. Assists section supervisor in the appropriate dissemination of information in inter-shift, inter-sectional, and departmental communication. Ensures optimum levels of supplies are available to provide uninterrupted services; assists in ordering supplies and maintains the supply inventory system. Operates within cost effective practices of section.
2. Assists in the evaluation of new methodologies/equipment. Assists in the revision of policy and procedure manuals in accordance with specified guidelines.
3. Obtains and processes laboratory specimens. Performs analyses, tests, and procedures. Maintains appropriate laboratory safety procedures and practices.
4. Maintains records as per Hospital established Medical Laboratory standards. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment. Maintains Quality Control programs of the section and participates in the Quality Assurance programs of the department.
5. Provides ongoing response/feedback to Hospital employee performance appraisal system. Trains, provides continuing education, and guides students and other healthcare personnel, including residents.