SENIOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Performs and acts in a lead capacity for a specialized subsection/unit
function of a laboratory section.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

‎1. Organizes workflow and day-to-day operations of the subsection. Ensures
all work to be completed and reported promptly. Assigns staff to maximize
efficiency and productivity. ‎2. Disseminates appropriate information to
subordinates. Maintains the computerized Laboratory Information Systems for
the subsection.
‎3. Ensures that optimum levels of supplies are available to provide
uninterrupted services; maintains an ordering and supply inventory system.
‎4. Assists in development of new methodologies and the evaluation of new
equipment. Updates policy and procedure manuals in accordance with specified
guidelines.
‎5. Performs analyses, tests, and procedures as per established laboratory
standards, maintaining quality control of the subsection. Participates in the
Quality Assurance programs of the section. Investigates incident reports and
implements associated corrective action.
‎6. Maintains equipment repair logs and equipment operation, maintenance, and
re air records of subsection.
‎7. Assists section supervisor in on-going employee performance appraisal.
Counsels subordinates to improve performance.
‎8. Orients, trains, provides continuing education, and guides lower graded
personnel, other laboratory and healthcare personnel, students, and residents.
Assists the section supervisor in evaluation of potential employment
candidates. Implements and maintains appropriate laboratory safety procedures
and practices.
‎9. Performs technical duties as assigned including weekends, night shifts,
and on call coverage.
‎10. Comply with the section policies, procedures and protocols and follow the
section quality improvement program in accordance with CBAHI, JCI, CAP, SFDA
and other accreditation agencies standards.

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Education**
Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory
Sciences is required.

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Experience Required**
Grade ‎09:Two (‎2) years of related experience with Master's or four (‎4) years
with Bachelor's Degree is required.
Grade ‎10:
? Four (‎4) years as Senior Medical Technologist at KFSH &RC or (Grade ‎09) of
related experience is required.
? Average of annual performance appraisal at least (‎3.5) for the last four (‎4)
years.
? One hundred ‎100) hours of cumulative continued medical education CME

Other Requirements(Certificates)

? Current Registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health
Specialties (SCI-IS) is required.
? Registration in National Certification Agency, Clinical Special
Cytogenetics/American Society of Clinical Pathologists, Clinical Special
Cytogenetics for American, registered Medical Technologist for Europe or
Australian Institute of Medical Lab Science, Fellow Institute of Medical Lab
Sciences for British or Australian Institute of Medical Sciences for
Australian or Medical Lab Science for New Zealander, or registered as Medical
Technologist in country of origin is required for non-Saudi.