Laboratory Technician

The Talent Acquisition Team at Building No. 20 , a secondary care hospital that is proudly part of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) , is delighted to announce a range of exciting new opportunities at our Riyadh facility .

As a valued part of the KFSHRC, Building No. 20 plays an essential role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting the hospital’s mission of excellence, innovation, and compassion in healthcare .

Position

Laboratory Technician

Location

Building 20 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employer

KFSHRC (or one of its subsidiaries)

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Obtainsspecimens from patientsin accordance with accepted techniques and procedures, including but not limited to phlebotomy, correct patient identification, dispensing appropriate specimen containers, and instructing patients in proper collection of samples submitted for testing.

2. Receives,processes, aliquots, and distributes specimensto appropriate laboratory sections following established procedures.

3. Obtainscorrect medical historyfrom blood donorsand screens blood donors for hematocrit, bloodpressure, temperature, and pulse following established procedure

4. Performsassigned duties as related to Hospital information system (ICIS), includingbut not limited to encounter creation, activation, inquiry, labelling, and receiving functions.

5. Operatesand maintains laboratory pre-analytical equipment, and participates in the qualityassurance programs of the department.

6. Assists technologists in routine duties as directed,including but not limited to assisting with stocking supplies, limited clerical functions, and maintenance procedures as defined for the section.

7. Prepares and packages specimens for send-out following the shipping instructions of both the performing laboratories and the International Air Transport Association.

8. Performsresults entry for send-out specimensand reviews the outstanding specimens log to ensureall requests are properly processed.

9. Ensurescorrect procedures are followed for all aspectsof safety as established in the department, including safe disposal of used needles and lancets using Universal precautions in work practices.

10. Worksin accordance with standards established by College of American Pathologists, American Association of Blood Banks, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, and other accrediting agencies as applicable.

11. Complywith the sectionpolicies, procedures and protocols. Followsthe section qualityimprovement program in accordance with CBAHI, JCI, CAP, SFDA and other international accreditation agencies standards.

12. Followsall Hospital’s relatedPolicies and Procedures.

13. Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable.

14. Performsother related dutiesas assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree of Science (e.g.Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology) plus completion of Phlebotomy Training Program, or Associate Degree/Diploma in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science is required.

Experience Required

No experience is required.

Other Requirements

Current Registration from Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) is required.