A job opportunity has arisen at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) for eligible candidates for the position of Cytoscreener in Abu Dhabi. SSMC one of the UAE’s largest hospitals, was founded as part of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 to elevate health care services in the Emirate. SSMC works on mission to “Deliver holistic, transformational healthcare solutions that exceed expectations and generate loyalty in the Emirates & beyond”. It delivers world class health services to patients, supported by the latest medical equipment & internationally trained care givers. Conclusively, it is a corner stone of Abu Dhabi’s health care services which are aligned with global quality and safety standards to consolidate a new meaning for excellence.

Job Purpose of A Cytoscreener At SSMC Abu Dhabi

Perform cytology screening and analysis for the detection and diagnosis of abnormalities in patient samples.

Your Job Duties As A Cytoscreener At SSMC Abu Dhabi

• Carry out cytology screening.
• Determines competency to perform laboratory activities assigned to perform.
• Participates in training and orientation of new staff and ensure their abidance to the rules and policy.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Supervisor / Senior Supervisor.
• Operate equipment in the correct manner including, maintenance, calibration, QC, proper recording & trouble shooting.
• Inform Supervisor / Senior Supervisor of any mal function in equipment.
• Participates in equipment method validation, establish QC, writing SOP’s / procedures and other section activities.
• Maintain inventory of material supplies for daily work and report shortage to Supervisor / Senior Supervisor.
• Ordering the replenishment of materials when necessary.
• Participates in proficiency testing program and apply the program including, receiving, processing & release of results.
• Attends section meetings and comply with outcome actions as required.
• Maintains and follow quality control procedures including trouble shooting and take correct actions.
• Analysis of samples, review, report / release of results.
• Identifies, acts on and report incidents and take part in investigations.
• Participates in quality assessment and quality improvement activities such as internal audit, risk identification, KPI and other activities.
• Participates in accreditation preparation as required.
• Responds to stake holders concerns and complaint reports and participate in correct actions.
• Completes all programs assigned by the hospital, lab department and section specific including training and competency testing.
• Maintains and follow professional and effective communication with patients, family and other medical personnel.
• Performs on call and shift duties as assigned, including weekends, public holidays and during disaster.
• Cytology screen and report negative gynecology cases.
• Cytology screen non gynecology cases.

Qualification & Experience?

Qualification

• BSc in Medical Technology or clinical laboratory science or an equivalent qualification not less than 3 years training course.

Or

• Graduate of an accredited (MLT) program leading to registration with ASCP / ASCLS / CSMLS / AIMS or fellowship of IBMS or other recognized institutions by the International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory sciences (IFBLS).

Experience

• 4 years experience in cytoscreening.

License

• Current national license.

Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist SSMC Abu Dhabi