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About the Role

Dallah Healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to manage patient specimens and perform analytical tests. This full-time position requires a professional dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care within the hospital's resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and maintain specimen and test results log books.
• Run internal and external quality control procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Perform day-to-day maintenance of analytical equipment and document all activities.
• Prepare reagents as required for various tests.
• Bring urgent or abnormal results to the attention of the relevant laboratory consultant or specialist for communication to the requesting doctor.
• Release out-of-hours results and submit copies to the appropriate laboratory consultant for subsequent verification.
• Maintain daily statistics and necessary documents within the section.

Histopathology Duties

Under the direction of the Head of Laboratory, the specialist will also be responsible for:

• Processing, embedding, cutting, and staining haematoxylin and eosin slides from blocks of fixed tissue.
• Preparing and staining frozen sections and cytology specimens.
• Performing a range of special stains and immunocytochemistry on selected cases.
• Maintaining stocks of reagents and other consumables.
• Managing chemical inventory and Personal Protective Equipment, coordinating with the Laboratory Safety Officer.
• Ensuring stock management and inventory are updated, and that supplies and reagents are within expiration dates and stored at their specific temperatures.
• Maintaining all documents and worksheets in their section as updated.
• Performing proficiency testing and competency assessments.
• Implementing appropriate policies and procedures to achieve the Hospital's goals and objectives in pursuit of Standards of Care and Quality/Performance Improvement.
• Performing any other duties within professional knowledge and skills as directed by the Head of Department.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should meet one of the following experience requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience post ** in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience post Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Work Type

This is a full-time position requiring a commitment to maintaining high standards in laboratory operations.