Clinical Lab Technologist

Clinical Lab Technologist - Chemistry**Job Code**:
30000930

**Basic Function**:
Performs a wide variety of laboratory chemical, microscopic and/or bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

**Scope**:

- Working in Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Clinical Laboratory Services Section/Medical & Technical Support Services department in Dhahran, Al Hasa, Ras Tanura, Abqaiq and Udhailiyah (HA, RT, ABQ and UDH) under direction and supervision of Clinical Laboratory Technologist Specialist.
- Technologists deal with infectious samples, examining microorganisms for medical purposes while exercising the best safety measures to minimize the risk of any hazardous accidents.
- Dhahran Medical Technologist may rotate through the various areas within the laboratory in order to be familiar with the different lab procedures/tests performed throughout the lab especially when working shifts.
- District Medical Technologist performs a variety of clinical tests in a combination of areas of specialization.

**Principal Contacts**:
Has daily direct contact with triage/collection lab for specimen collection, and with physicians/nurses or other healthcare workers such as infection control and epidemiology in order to collaborate results and attend to questions/concerns about specimens, communicable/reportable diseases and laboratory reports. Report to Technical Supervisor.

**Principal Duties**:

- All techs should be familiar with Laboratory interface system (LIS), daily Quality Control (QC), Calibration and Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities along with basic troubleshooting of instruments.
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of instrumentation as assigned.
- Performs monitoring, recording waste and inventory of supply items.
- Performs and effectively evaluates & documents the quality control for each procedure performed.
- Demonstrates general knowledge and understanding of QC by effectively using the appropriate QC guidelines and follow up.
- Responsible for performing and reporting internal and external proficiency following the same guidelines and care used with patient specimens.
- Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example Centrifuges and pipettes.
- Performs all functions that are required for the laboratory to maintain and meet the standards specified by accrediting agencies such as College of American Pathologists (CAP), Joint Commission International (JCI), American Association for Blood Bank (AABB), Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions(CBAHI)
- Maintains clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures.

**Principal Duties (cont'd)**:
Chemistry:

- Check Patient’s samples to determine whether specimen collection process including patient identification were performed appropriately.
- Performs all routine Chemistry tests using automated analyzers or manual techniques.
- Able to interpret Chemistry test’s results, take proper action and decision to either accept or reject results.
- Evaluate historical data, search and resolve discrepancies before continuing with result verification.
- Identify unusual results or discrepancies/conditions which cause erroneous results; take appropriate action to make corrections and solve problems; advice on course of action to follow when results are unacceptable. Brings unresolved problems to the attention of unit manager.
- Report Critical Values to ordering physician/nurse in charge immediately upon their completion and document this according to Lab policies and procedures.
- Operates and maintains sophisticated instruments and equipment used in G. Chemistry Unit, able to properly set up, calibrate, maintain, operate and shut down such instruments. Maintains competence in Laboratory Information System that is crucial to the quality operations of the laboratory and patient care.
- Performs and records periodic quality control analysis, instrument function checks and preventive maintenance procedures following approved policy.
- Performs instrument comparison, carry over and other quality check studies according to lab policies and procedures.
- Performs additional procedures as required to ensure the quality of the laboratory testing performed; and documents this activity. Performs and records periodic quality control analysis, instrument function checks and preventive maintenance procedures following approved policy.
- Actively participates in Quality Improvement Programs essential to ensure that laboratory testing is accurate, timely and meets customer needs.
- Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example Centrifuges and pipettes.
- Able to interpret Special Chemistry test’s results, take proper action and decision to either accept or reject results.
- Participate in the Training of the new technicians, instructing them in the protocols and equipment.
- Ensure Laboratory is well stocked and resourced