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A leading hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) to join its laboratory team. This role is ideal for professionals with 2–5 years of experience in clinical laboratory operations, who are passionate about delivering accurate diagnostic results while maintaining international quality and safety standards.
Job Responsibilities
Laboratory Operations & Testing
- Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests in accordance with established departmental policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of patient samples, maintaining high standards of diagnostic precision and reliability.
- Communicate critical, urgent, and abnormal test results promptly to physicians for immediate clinical action.
Equipment Management & Maintenance
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory analyzers and diagnostic equipment following manufacturer guidelines.
- Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshoot technical issues, coordinating repairs when required.
- Evaluate new laboratory technologies and support implementation of advanced diagnostic techniques.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Perform daily quality control (QC) checks to ensure accuracy and consistency of test results.
- Participate in College of American Pathologists (CAP) proficiency testing and maintain compliance with international laboratory standards.
- Support adherence to Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulations, CAP accreditation requirements, and hospital quality policies.
Inventory & Resource Management
- Monitor and maintain laboratory inventory, including reagents, consumables, and equipment.
- Forecast supply needs, place orders, and verify receipt of laboratory materials to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Patient Safety & Communication
- Coordinate with nurses and physicians regarding patient preparation, specimen collection, and sample integrity.
- Maintain strict infection control practices, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.
- Uphold patient confidentiality and ethical laboratory practices at all times.
Workload Management & Team Collaboration
- Prioritize tasks effectively to handle multiple samples and urgent cases efficiently.
- Participate in monthly laboratory meetings and quality focus groups to improve performance and processes.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by laboratory supervisors or management.
Quality Link Responsibilities
- Act as a Quality Link for assigned laboratory sections, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborate with the laboratory quality team to review QC reports, proficiency testing results, and deviations.
- Investigate incidents, non-conformities, and complaints, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Assist in tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), workload statistics, and monthly quality reports.
- Support method validation, verification, and implementation of new laboratory tests and procedures.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Lab Medicine, or a related healthcare field.
- Must hold a valid Dubai Health Authority (DHA) License or be eligible for DHA licensing.
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in a hospital or clinical laboratory setting.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques, quality control, and diagnostic procedures.
- Familiarity with CAP standards, DHA regulations, and laboratory accreditation systems.
- Proficiency in laboratory information systems (LIS) and general computer applications.
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).
- High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.