LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Procures and prepares specimens from patients/donors for Laboratory testing.
Operates and maintains laboratory pre-analytical equipment. Distributes
specimens to appropriate Laboratory section.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties

‎1. Obtains specimens from patients in 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 sample submitted for testing.
‎2. Receives, processes, aliquots and distributes specimens to appropriate
Laboratory section following established procedures.
‎3. Obtains correct medical history from blood donors, screens blood donors
for hematocrit, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse following established
procedure.
‎4. Performs assigned duties as related to the Hospital information system
(ICIS), including but not limited to encounter creation, activation, inquiry,
labelling and receiving functions.
‎5. Operates and maintains laboratory pre-analytical equipment, and
participate in the quality assurance 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. Performs results entry for send-out specimens and reviews the outstanding
specimens log to ensure all request are properly processed.
‎9. Ensures correct procedures are followed for all aspects of safety as
established in the department, including safe disposal of used needles and
lancets using Universal precautions in work practices.
‎10. Works in 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.
Education

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree/Diploma in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science
or Laboratory Technology or Nursing as LP/SEN; or completion of Phlebotomy
Training program at KFSH&RC; is required. Experience Required

Grade ‎6: No experience with Bachelor’s, one (‎1) year of related experience
with Associate Degree/Diploma, or two (‎2) years of full time clinical
laboratory experience at a healthcare institute with Phlebotomy Training
program is required.
Grade ‎7: · Four (‎4) years as Laboratory Technician at KFSH &RC.; · Average
of annual performance appraisal at least (‎3.5) for the last four (‎4) years. ·
Fifty (‎50) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME]. Other
Requirements(Certificates)

Current Registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health
Specialties (SCHS) is required.