Microbiology Technician

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Job details

Purpose and Scope of the Job


Performs aerobic & anaerobic bacteriological cultures and antibiotic
sensitivity testing. Helps hospital infection control committee in running
surveillance tests.


Main Duties and Responsibilities/Performance Standards


‎1


Performs aerobic & anaerobic bacteriological cultures and antibiotic
sensitivity testing on various patients' samples received in the unit. Is able
to process samples both by manual and automated methods.


‎2


Prepares media required for culture of microorganisms, underproper and
standard conditions of sterilizationand disinfection.


‎3


Decontaminates used media rendering them harmless for safe disposal.


‎4


Performs necessary test procedures which help in proper identification of the
organism or potential pathogen.


‎5


Assists the hospital's infection control committee in the following:-
* Evaluates biological indicators sent from Medical waste autoclave and Dash Dental clinic.
* Performs environmental screening as part of Infection Control protocol and incase of outbreaks.


‎6


Performs Quality control procedures for microbiological stains, culture media
and antibiotic discs.


‎8


Technically and clinically validates patient results.


‎9


Carries out staining procedures like AFB stains etc


‎10


Monitors temperature of microbiology fridges, incubators and environment.


‎12


Monitors stock and expiry dates of microbiological reagents and tools and
ordering items needed.


‎13


Reports any technical difficulties to the Head of the department or the
laboratory Supervisor.


‎14


Runs external proficiency testing and investigatescauses of unaccepted failed
results.


‎15


Takes active participation in the departmental, interdisciplinary and external
CME programs.


‎16


Responsible to provide patient and family-centered care.


‎17


Ensures quality and patient safety practices are followed.


‎18


Promotes inclusive health by providing equitable and accessible care to
patients and families with special needs.


Qualifications, Competences and Skills


Education


Bachelor's Degree in Medical Lab Technology


Experience


‎2+ year experience directly related to Clinical Microbiology & Bacteriology.


Training


‎1


Certification in BLS


‎2


Training in fire drills.


‎3


Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.


‎4


Training on Chemical spill containment.


‎5


Training on Biological spill containment.


Licensure


Applicable


Language


High proficiencyin EnglishLanguage.


Computer Proficiency


Basic computer skills (Preferred)


Performance Competencies


‎1


Ability to prepare and process microbiology samples using established standard
protocols.


‎2


Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards.


‎3


Knowledge and conformance to related accreditation and certification
requirements.


‎4


Ability to maintain safety and infection control standards.


‎5


Knowledge of aseptic procedures.


‎6


Ability to isolate and identify organisms, potential pathogens in particular
using standard advanced laboratory techniques and equipment.


‎7


Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot microbiology
testing systems.


Principle Working Relationships and Remarks


‎1


Head of Laboratory Department, Laboratory Consultants /Registrars, Quality
officer, Laboratory Supervisor ,Clinical Ancillary Service Manager


‎2


All laboratory staff


‎3


Infection Control Nurses


‎4


Line managers- ICC, CSSD, OR, LR, Nursery, NICU and isolation wards.

Job Summary

  • Advertiser: Dar Al Shifa Hospital
  • Announcement date: 14/09/2023
  • Type of employment: -
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