Medical Laboratory Technologist – Sharjah

A leading medical centre in Sharjah, UAE, is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) to join its healthcare team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing laboratory tests, analysing clinical specimens, maintaining accurate diagnostic records, and ensuring the delivery of reliable and timely laboratory results to support patient diagnosis and treatment.

This role is suitable for a detail-oriented laboratory professional with relevant clinical laboratory experience, strong technical knowledge, and a commitment to quality assurance, patient safety, and compliance with UAE healthcare regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect, receive, identify, label, and process blood, urine, and other clinical specimens in accordance with established laboratory procedures.
• Perform routine and specialised laboratory investigations across relevant departments, including clinical chemistry, haematology, microbiology, immunology, and serology, according to the candidate’s training and assigned responsibilities.
• Conduct diagnostic tests using automated analysers, laboratory instruments, and manual testing techniques.
• Prepare specimens, reagents, culture media, and laboratory materials required for accurate testing and analysis.
• Operate, calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure reliable performance and minimise testing errors.
• Review test results for accuracy, consistency, and quality before validation or submission to the authorised laboratory professional.
• Identify abnormal, critical, or inconsistent test results and promptly escalate them to the appropriate pathologist, laboratory supervisor, or treating physician in accordance with established protocols.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, quality control documentation, and specimen tracking information.
• Perform daily internal quality control procedures and participate in external quality assessment programmes, proficiency testing, and laboratory audits.
• Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with applicable laboratory quality standards and infection prevention requirements.

• Ensure proper handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of clinical specimens, laboratory reagents, and biomedical waste.
• Apply appropriate biosafety measures and use personal protective equipment when handling potentially infectious materials.
• Monitor reagent stocks, consumables, and laboratory supplies, reporting shortages and supporting effective inventory management.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, investigating testing discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions under the laboratory’s quality management system.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure the secure handling of medical records and laboratory information.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, reception staff, and other healthcare professionals to support efficient diagnostic services.
• Participate in laboratory inspections, accreditation activities, staff training, and continuous improvement initiatives as required.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Relevant professional experience working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory, hospital laboratory, medical centre, or recognised healthcare facility.
• Practical knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures, specimen processing, diagnostic testing, and laboratory quality control.
• Experience operating automated laboratory analysers and other diagnostic equipment relevant to the assigned laboratory department.
• Good understanding of laboratory biosafety, infection control, biomedical waste management, and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality management systems, standard operating procedures, internal quality control, and external quality assessment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and produce reliable test results.
• Good analytical, organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, or public holidays when required by laboratory operations.

UAE Licensing Requirements

• A valid Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) professional licence, where applicable, is preferred.
• Candidates holding an eligible UAE healthcare professional licence from another recognised authority may also be considered, subject to applicable licensing and transfer requirements.
• Applicants should meet the relevant qualification, experience, professional registration, and eligibility requirements for the Medical Laboratory Technologist or corresponding laboratory professional title.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete any required document verification, primary source verification, assessment, or licensing procedures applicable to the position.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a hospital laboratory, multispecialty medical centre, or high-volume diagnostic laboratory.
• Hands-on experience with automated haematology analysers, clinical chemistry analysers, microscopes, centrifuges, and other laboratory instruments relevant to the assigned department.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), electronic medical records, and digital reporting procedures.
• Experience maintaining quality control records, investigating non-conformities, and supporting laboratory audits.
• Ability to prioritise workload and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Professional conduct, respect for patient confidentiality, and a strong commitment to diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.

Key Competencies

• Clinical specimen handling and processing
• Diagnostic laboratory testing and result interpretation within the authorised scope of practice
• Laboratory equipment operation and maintenance
• Quality control and quality assurance
• Infection prevention and biosafety
• Laboratory documentation and reporting
• Compliance with healthcare standards and procedures
• Teamwork and effective communication

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