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Job Summary:
The Laboratory Specialist is responsible for performing routine analysis in one of the divisions of Clinical Laboratory and blood bank department under the supervision of the Senior Medical Technician staff. This role requires rotation through various laboratory sections to remain familiar with emergency procedures during shifts.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure superior quality of medical treatment, compassion, and understanding for every patient served.
• Perform duties in the laboratory on-call/shift roster for weekdays, weekends, and public holidays.
• Receive specimens in aseptic conditions for laboratory testing.
• Prepare specimens for testing and assess their integrity before testing.
• Create daily worksheets according to diagnostic applications.
• Perform routine and moderate complexity testing as per SOPs and QC assessment.
• Prepare common-use reagents and start daily calibration of equipment.
• Evaluate new procedures under direct supervision.
• Maintain accurate records of QC and patient results.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new technicians.
• Ensure the protection of patients’ health information.

Qualifications:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an approved school of medical Technology, current registration with the designated authority for Medical Technologist/Technician, and a license from the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Saudi Arabia.

Experience:
Minimum three (3) years of post-qualification clinical laboratory experience in a large acute care hospital facility, preferably with one year in a similar job.

Skills:
Fluency in verbal and written English, excellent interpersonal communication skills, and knowledge of current proficiency testing and quality control are essential.