1.Specimens receipt from the pre-analytical area in regular defined time intervals
2. Scanning the received samples on LDM
3. Rejecting wrong specimens according to the unit rejection criteria & delivery of the rejection records to be given to the customer service for client notification
4. Perform tests included in the unit scope of service, and authorized by the unit head according to the degree of individual?s education, training, experience& technical abilities.
5. Conduct automated molecular analysis for Blood specimens & body fluid.
6. Follow the laboratorys Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) for the different Molecular diagnostics unit specimen handling, transportation, processing &reporting
7. Run Quality controls for the different tests according to the unit Quality control policy & in accordance with the CAP requirements.
8. Prompt trouble shooting for the Q.C results out of limit.
9. Assess the accuracy and validity of obtained test results.
10. Dealing with LDM manual verification page according to the medical rules approved by the head of unit.
11. Keeping work surfaces clean and orderly arranged.
12. Perform the required Maintenance activities ( Daily, Weekly, monthly as applicable )
13. Troubleshoot instruments and resolves technical problems whenever possible, documents corrective action, and reports problems to the supervisor
14. Monitoring of temperature to the related instrument as assigned by the unit supervisor.
15. Actively participates in the analyses of CAP PT samples
16. Adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment?s with documentation.
17. Record the manual calculated results in the related work sheet ,
18. Recognize abnormal/ unusual results to clarify or confirm.
19.Maintain all records ( test results , Q.C, Maintenance, Temperature monitoring Log??..etc) according to the unit record retention time policy
20. Ensure that supplies are available; notifies unit supervisors whenever problem discovered).
21. Notifies unit supervisor when difficulties arise that may delay testing for taking proper action.
22. Responsible for post analytical specimen?s storage according to the unit specimen?s retention time.
23. Responsible for all quality and safety activities related to his job.
24. Perform other duties as assigned by Unit Head or Supervisor
