Laboratory Technician

Talent Acquisition Team at Building No. 20

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

Riyadh facility

Employer

KFSHRC (or one of its subsidiaries)

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Obtain 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 samples submitted for testing.
2. Receive, process, aliquot, and distribute specimens to appropriate laboratory sections following established procedures.
3. Obtain correct medical history from blood donors and screen blood donors for hematocrit, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse following established procedure.
4. Perform assigned duties as related to Hospital information system (ICIS), including but not limited to encounter creation, activation, inquiry, labeling, and receiving functions.
5. Operate and maintain laboratory pre-analytical equipment, and participate in the quality assurance programs of the department.
6. Assist 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. Prepare and package specimens for send-out following the shipping instructions of both the performing laboratories and the International Air Transport Association.
8. Perform results entry for send-out specimens and review the outstanding specimens log to ensure all requests are properly processed.
9. Ensure 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. Work 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.
11. Comply with the section policies, procedures and protocols. Follow the section quality improvement program in accordance with CBAHI, JCI, CAP, SFDA and other international accreditation agencies standards.
12. Follow all Hospital's related Policies and Procedures.
13. Participate in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable.
14. Perform other related duties as 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.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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