• Actively participates in the technical and analytical work of the section.
• Liaises with Supervisor on appropriateness of tests, results and additional testing as required.
• Monitors, records, and reports back results, participating in discussion to rectify areas of concern if necessary.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies the supervisor.
• Collects laboratory specimens and performs assigned laboratory procedures and other tests as necessary and immediately reports abnormal findings to appropriate staff.
• Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.
• Performs appropriate documentation of laboratory procedures to assure the accuracy of laboratory records.
• In liaison with the Supervisor, ensures adequate stocks of reagents and consumables are available for the efficient running of the service.
• Orders laboratory supplies, rotates stock and monitors expiration dates.
• Operates complex automated laboratory equipment, electronic equipment, computer software, and precision instruments.
• In liaison with the Supervisor, provides technical advice on, and assists in the selection / validation of new equipment.

Job Responsibilities 2

• Takes responsibility for the maintenance and safe use of equipment within the section.
• Uses Laboratory Information System (LIS) to generate workload statistics, run queries and assess quality of data according to defined criteria.
• Ensures policies and procedures for the sections are adhered to.
• Adheres to the Hospital standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies and procedures and documents all quality control activities.
• Helps ensure the provision of a high quality, cost-effective service with the emphasis on quality assurance in all aspects of the section supervised by monitoring and audit of internal quality control.
• Ascertains that quality control procedures are followed prior to releasing clinical data.
• Participates in the external quality assurance schemes that the department subscribes to.
• Carries out corrective action as advised when the quality control procedures fail.
• Assists in ensuring achievement of and maintaining CAP, JCI and ISO15189 standards in the section.
• Maintains licensing and registration with Qatari authorities as a Biomedical Scientist/Technologist.
• Participates in the implementation of new methodologies under the direction of the Supervisor.
• Participates in research and development as directed by the Supervisor.
• Maintains open lines of communication with colleagues, internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective cooperation and consultation.
• Communicates with colleagues within the department on a range of complex subjects.