Specialty Clin Technology Specialist- Ct

Specialty Clin Technology Specialist
- CT**Job Code**:
30000934

**Basic Function**:
Processes and performs microscopic examination of clinical specimens to distinguish normal body cells from benign abnormalities, malignant and potentially malignant cells.

**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 senior supervisor.
- Technologists deal with infectious samples, examining microorganisms for medical purposes while exercising the best safety measures to minimize the risk of any hazardous accidents.
- In accordance with established techniques and procedures prepares stains, and examines for malignant cells, smears from internal body surfaces or fluids. Calls to the attention of a pathologist any deviations from the normal which might be malignant or in the direction of malignancy. Smears and specimens are received, logged and processed from all JHAH facilities and from authorized outside facilities. The position requires careful and complete examination of vaginal, eye and buccal smears and specimens such as spinal fluid, body cavity fluid, urine and sputum. Receives direct medical supervision from Pathology Services Division. Reports administratively to the senior supervisor/director.

**Principal Contacts**:
Contacts are principally internal with pathologists, other technologists, physicians and nurses in conducting the duties as outlined below:
**Principal Duties**:
1. Technologist should be familiar with Laboratory interface system (LIS), daily Quality Control (QC), Calibration and Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities along with basic troubleshooting of instruments.

2. Assist the Medical Lab Specialist in the day-day operation.

3. Check patient’s samples to determine whether specimen collection process including patient identification were performed appropriately.

4. Perform internal and external (CAP) survey when assigned by the lab manager or leader.

5. 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)

6. Performs monitoring, recording waste and inventory of supply items if required.

7. Performs and effectively evaluates & documents the quality control for each procedure performed.

8. Demonstrates general knowledge and understanding of QC by effectively using the appropriate QC guidelines and follow up.

9. Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example Centrifuges and pipettes.

10. Maintains clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures.

11. Examines under a microscope slides from body fluids and internal body surfaces to determine presence or absence of malignant cells. Specimens in which no malignant cells are seen are determined to be negative for malignancy. Specimens in which suspicious or malignant cells are noted are referred to a pathologist for further review. Responsible for assuring that no malignant or suspicious cells are overlooked.

12. Discusses and examines with a pathologist all malignant cells and those cells that may show borderline changes or where distinction is not clearly apparent in order to arrive at an early and accurate diagnosis.

13. Assists physicians during endoscopic procedures and needle aspirations in order to assure that proper and sufficient material is obtained.

14. Receives a variety of smears and specimens for processing. Processes specimens by assigning a unique specimen number to avoid specimen misidentification. Slides are stained using automated or manual staining techniques.

**Principal Duties (cont'd)**:
15. Uses anatomic pathology module of Laboratory Information System for processing specimens and entering results of examinations.

16. Participates in Quality Improvement Program with Pathology Services Division to assure that misdiagnosis based on results of the procedures do not occur.

17. Files slides according to their unique number for further reference.

18. Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested.

19. Demonstrates and adheres to hospital and department policies regarding work habits.
- Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, employees, clinic and hospital.
- Adheres to stand precautions, handwashing, sharps disposal, hazardous waste communication and fire and electrical safety.
- Complies with time, attendance, break, conflict and other lab policies.
- Dresses according to JHAH directed dress code guidelines.
- Maintains clean shaven face (male associates) to allow for utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required by infection