Hematology, Flowcytometry and Cytogenetics - Laboratory Technician - Technologist - Senior

Description Job Purpose: To fulfill all duties and responsibilities of a lab technologist in hematology unit.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Perform routine and specialized hematological tests, including CBC (Complete Blood Count), coagulation studies, blood smears.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as hematology analyzers, centrifuges, and microscopes.
• Prepare and process blood samples, ensuring proper labeling, handling, and storage.
• Evaluate blood smears under a microscope in collaboration with the hematopathologist to identify abnormalities in cell morphology.
• Adequate monitoring and ordering of required supplies and chemicals stock.
• Compliance with established policies and standard operating procedures for implemented techniques within the lab and adherence to the highest standards of practice.
• Preparation of written drafts of updated policies and procedures of the implemented techniques within his/her area of specialty, to be reviewed and authorized by the consultant pathologist.
• Assist in the procedure of bone marrow biopsy by preparing bone marrow films along with proper labelling.
• Preparation of any specimens that require sending to anatomic pathology unit or reference laboratory or for extended work up.
• Assist in Flow Cytometry and Cytogenetics Testing procedures.
• Ensuring proper and timely disposal of expired chemicals, supplies, processed slides and specimens in compliance with disposal of medical/lab waste policies.
• Record and document test results accurately in the laboratory information management system
• Implementing critical results reporting according to lab policy.
• Actively participates in continuous medical education and training of new laboratory staff members, trainees and interns
• Adequate knowledge on how to file an occurrence variance report (OVR) when required.
• Participate in quality control and assurance programs to ensure consistent accuracy and reliability of test outcomes.
• Ability to verbalize correct understanding of safety procedures in the event of internal or external disasters and their responsibility and role in the event of occurrence.
• Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments and preventative measures if applicable.
• Performs other duties within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job.

All Fakeeh Care employees are responsible for continuous improvement, including

• Performing all duties and tasks in a manner that supports Fakeeh’s Person-Centered care values.
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, within the scope of the role.
• Adherence to safety protocols and proactively seeking to address any job-related safety concerns.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive information accessed or encountered during work.
• Complying with cybersecurity policies and standards to protect Fakeeh’s systems and participating in awareness training and initiatives to prevent cyber threats.
• Adhering to and upholding Fakeeh Care’s code of conduct, policies and ethical standards.
• Completion of mandatory education as per the requirement, at least one month prior to expiration.

Requirements Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Self-Motivated and continuously seeking professional development and learning new skills.

Experience Post graduate practical experience in clinical (diagnostic) Hematology of 3 years at least.

Education Bachelor degree of medical technology, science or biomedical sciences.

Language A good-very good command of English (Spoken and written) in addition to Arabic language.

Licenses / Certifications License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS / DHA)