Laboratory Technologist

Role Overview

Laboratory Technologist at NMC Healthcare. The role is based in the United Arab Emirates and requires valid licensure to practice as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.

Role Purpose

Perform clinical laboratory testing across multiple specializations, operate sophisticated instrumentation, and ensure all work meets international quality standards while maintaining accurate records and supporting patient care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations & Testing

• Perform clinical tests in one or a combination of areas of specialization depending on the size and scope of the laboratory activity.
• Perform biological, hematological, chemical, or physical analysis and determinations at the direction of professional staff.
• Perform physical, bacteriological, chemical, or serological tests on a variety of samples including blood, sputum, urine, water, and tissues at the direction of professional staff.
• Prepare slides and make microscopic observations.
• Prepare tissue for microscopic examination by pathologists.
• Plan and direct research and development when appropriate.

Blood & Hematology Testing

• Collect blood specimens and analyze them for sugar, sedimentation rate, type, bacteria cultures, and bacteria identification.
• Perform blood counts including red cell, hemoglobin, differential, platelet, retics, and sickle cell.
• Make complete urinalyses, including qualitative and quantitative sugar, specific gravity, and albumin.

Biochemical & Advanced Testing

• Carry out biochemical analyses and determinations such as liver function, thyroid function, blood sugars, renal function, and cardiac function at the direction of professional staff.
• Perform biochemical tests and analyses using electrophoresis or chromatography.

Instrumentation & Maintenance

• Operate and maintain sophisticated instruments and equipment used in the division.
• Properly maintain, operate, and shut down instruments.
• Operate and maintain scientific instruments, including but not limited to pH meters, spectrophotometers, electrophoresis apparatuses, chromatography apparatuses, immunoassay analyzers, cell counters, analytical balances, and autoclaves.
• Maintain competence in Laboratory Information System that is crucial to the quality operations of the laboratory and patient care.

Chemical Preparation & Reagents

• Prepare chemical reagents and biological media according to formulae.
• Assume responsibility for accuracy in the preparation and standardization of solutions.
• Follow required aseptic techniques in dispensing base media.

Quality Control & Standards Compliance

• Perform work ensuring that it meets all standards as required by ISO 15189:2022, EIAC Standards, JCI, and regulatory bodies (DOH, DHA, MOH where applicable).
• Participate in QC/QI for area of specialty and lab indicators.
• Not report patient results unless quality control data are within accepted parameters.
• Recognize out of control values, take corrective action, and notify others of changes.

Documentation & Communication

• Accurately complete records and reports.
• Follow laboratory policy for data retrieval, record keeping, and specimen identification procedures.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with medical staff and hospital personnel.
• Use positive interpersonal skills to support the lab's customers.
• Use clear and concise verbal and written communication with staff and the public.
• Demonstrate the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.

General Duties

• Act independently on supervisor's direction.
• Accept responsibility for adopted policies and procedures of the hospital and the laboratory.
• Work in all shifts as scheduled by the Laboratory Director.
• Share call duty and work different shifts as required.
• Strictly adhere to organization's regulations and policies, especially those related to infection control, patient safety, OSHAD, DOH, DHA, MOH, JCI, and ISO.
• Support Continuous Quality Improvement and participate and contribute to all quality assurance activities of the service.
• Participate and contribute to scheduled in-service training programs.
• Exercise effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, associates, and Management.
• Maintain confidentiality as per the agreement signed.
• Develop thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrate respect for them.
• Carry out other duties when requested by the Laboratory Director.
• May be assigned to or receive supervision from laboratory in charge.

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid DOH/DHA License or DOH Pass result as Medical Lab Technologist to practice in UAE.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Medical Lab Technology from an accredited University (minimum course duration not less than 3 years).
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience as Medical Laboratory Technologist after registration.
• Must hold valid license in country as Medical Laboratory Technologist.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Arabic language is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to learn and handle automation and IT programs is desirable but not essential.

Additional Information

• Work schedule includes all shifts as assigned by the Laboratory Director.
• Share call duty and work different shifts as required.