Medical Laboratory Assistant
Employer not yet confirmed · Dubai, UAE
Receives and processes Laboratory samples, ensuring accurate patient identification and matching physician orders. Samples are sorted, prepared, and distributed, with liaison with medical staff for test requirements. Oversees referred-out samples, monitors stock, and maintains professional standards.
- Receives and accessions Laboratory samples.
- Verifies orders and ensures proper patient identification by matching physician orders with specimen labelling and sample types.
- Sorts and prepares samples for analysis (e.g. centrifugation, aliquoting, etc.).
- Loads specimens on Aptio Module
- Verifies sample integrity and distributes samples to respective departments as appropriate.
- Liaises with Medical and Nursing Staff on test requirements and reporting queries.
- Orders, prepares, and packages referred-out samples.
- Monitors stock supply and orders Laboratory consumables as required.
- Follows up and reports on referred-out results.
- Prioritizes workload efficiently and productively.
- Maintains professional standards according to local regulations and international standards (College of American Pathologists (CAP) and Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA).
- Promotes a safe working environment.
- Upholds ethical practices and maintains patient confidentiality.
- Participates in Laboratory Quality improvement (QI) activities and data collection.
- Assists with follow-up of incidents/accidents and patient and staff complaints.
- Engages in the Laboratory monthly focus group.
- Participates regularly in continuing education activities.
- High School Graduate
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory or Phlebotomy preferred
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in Phlebotomy or related field.
- Knowledge of laboratory and general computer applications is preferred.
- Ability to speak and write in English fluently.