PLM Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Perform routine clerical and general non-technical and technical laboratory duties under general supervision pertaining to the preanalytical phase such as receiving samples of different sources, pre-analytical processing (ex: centrifugation), and routing/distributing laboratory specimens to appropriate workstations. Support the mission and vision of the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and that of the Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TASK GROUPS

A - Specimen Reception & Clerical Duties (50%) 

• Ensure that specimens received are properly labeled/identificated, adequate, and prioritized as per the department and the medical center policies and procedures. 

• Enter patient information correctly and accurately to the Laboratory Information System (LIS) as needed. 

• Assign section number(s) to each specimen as per the tests requested. 

• Prepare the necessary worksheets for the technologists and distribute requests to respective sections, during system downtime. 

• Answer and transfer phone calls following departmental policy for telephone etiquette. 

• Ensure availability of supplies needed.

B - Testing Management (50%) 

• Exhibit knowledge of professional ethics and standard laboratory practices throughout the phases mainly the preanalytical phase by preparing specimens for analysis, e.g., centrifuging, slide preparation, plate streaking, aliquoting and preserving, checking, processing specimen for add on orders, and running waived tests as specified by the section. 

• Handle referred tests and research specimen from test availability, test price, sample preparation, transportation, shipping, follow ups, and result transcription/uploading to LIS. 

• Train the newly recruited staff and students on section procedures and attend Continuous Medical Education. (CME) as required.

 • Follow all safety, infection control and blood-borne pathogen guidelines, understand and follow quality control and quality assurance procedures as required. 

• Fill incidents reports when needed to comply with accreditation requirements and follow the established guidelines and protocol for reporting of critical values. 

• Perform required daily and monthly required preventive maintenance. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

COMPETENCIES

Client Focus, Achievement Orientation, Organizational Awareness, Initiative, Communication Skills, Safety and Health Management, Planning & Organizing

KNOWLEDGE / KNOW-HOW

Knowledge
Knowledge of basic filing systems and references Basic Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education:
Minimum Education: BACC II

Experience:
Minimum Experience: 0-2 years' experience in a similar field.

Languages:
Minimum Languages: Arabic and English (IET score >/=500).

Computer Skills:
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications and Lab Information System (LIS)

REPORTING CHANNEL / SUPERVISORY CHANNEL

Reporting Channel:
1st Level: Unit Supervisor 

2nd Level: Unit Director 

Supervisory Channel:
None

JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Physical Effort:
Occasional Physical Effort

Work Schedule:
Shift Rotation Basis

Working Conditions:
Normal