Mafraq Hospital

Basic Function:

Within the mission, vision and values of the Mafraq Hospital, supervises all aspects of a service in the Laboratory as defined in the organizational chart and to ensure that standards and quality are met efficiently according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Principal Duties:

• Performs duties in accordance with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCI), and Mafraq Hospital Laboratory Standards.
• Performs duties in compliance with Hospital policies and safety standards.
• Performs day-to-day bench duties in the assigned section in accordance with the established SOPs.
• Performs and documents equipment function and preventive maintenance.
• Assists in the training of Med Tech students, new staff, medical students and pathology residents.
• Participates in the continuing medical education (CME) activities.
• Performs a variety of procedures using established laboratory techniques on both manual and automated equipment.
• Performs and documents all required QC.
• Performs any work-related clerical duties.
• Maintains all records according to policy/procedure.
• Monitors quality assurance.
• Performs EQA proficiency surveys and other proficiency surveys as applicable.
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

Essential / Preferred Education & Experience :

• B. Sc. in Medical Technology or clinical laboratory science or an equivalent qualification requiring NLT 3 years training course.

Language and skills:

• Good knowledge of  written and spoken English.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Others:

• Working hours: The first year will be under-development year and working hours will be the normal working hours from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm with one hour break, then after the successful completion of the development year, working hours will be 24 hour shift basis (shift work, either 8 hour or 12 hour shift).

Job Summary/Scope:

• Compounds and dispenses medications to Inpatients and outpatients in accordance with accepted standards and established policies and procedures.
• Counsels and educate patients, families and caregivers on medication use.
• Verify medication orders, report and intervene with any discrepancies.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and evaluates physician drug orders and patient profile for rationality of therapy, dosage, dosage form, interactions, appropriate medication selection, and overall appropriateness of the therapy and intervene appropriately by direct communication with the physicians when necessary.
• Demonstrates interpretation skills and ability to clarify ambiguous incomplete or erroneous orders, drug interactions, duplication of therapy, allergies, and adverse reactions.
• Handle and report medication incidents immediately.
• Verifies and dispenses medications to admitted, discharged and outpatients.
• Counsels patients about safe and appropriate use of their medications, precautions, drug/food interactions, drug/drug interactions, and answers their questions about the therapy and ensure patient confidentiality.
• Verifies and checks all filled prescriptions, ward stock orders, repacked medications for correctness of product, dosage form, quantity dispensed and to ensure quality labeling.
• Responsible for checking patient medication cassettes for accuracy before delivery to the patient care areas.
• Responsible for complete and accurate daily record keeping of controlled substances, including monitoring, dispensing and appropriate storage in the pharmacy.
• Prepares and/or supervises compounding of extemporaneous products.
• Responsible for the checking of inventory /expiration, medication proper storage conditions of the pharmacy stock.
• Performs inspection of patient care areas to assure security and proper storage conditions of medications.
• Operate and maintain the functionality and cleanliness pharmaceutical equipment according to policies and procedures, informs supervisor of equipment malfunction and/or need for repair.
• Responsible for maintaining the Pharmacy in a neat and orderly manner.
• Participates in regular department activities, including meetings, Info sharing, quality assurance project, attends lectures, seminars, complete and maintain all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training.
• Processes the billing for outpatients’ and discharged medications in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Responsible for performing other duties as requested/assigned by the pharmacy supervisor.
• Demonstrate, positive attitude toward his/her clinical responsibilities, the organization and its policies, willingness to cooperate with medical and nursing staff and to share ideas and experience, respect his/her fellow staff.
• Covers emergency staff shortage and sick leaves.
• Covers 24 hours duties as per schedule.
• Follows all prescribed safety procedures.

Essential / Preferred Education & Experience :

• Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.

Language and skills:

• Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Others:

• Working hours: The first year will be under-development year and working hours will be the normal working hours from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm with one hour break, then after the successful completion of the development year, working hours will be 24 hour shift basis (either 8 hour or 12 hour shift).

Basic Purpose of the role

• Responsible for supervising staff and assessing patient’s needs, establishing intervention strategies to meet identified respiratory therapy needs and as designated in approved staff competency privileges.

Key Responsibilities of the role

Managerial

• Assisting in the development of a strategic vision for the section/department and produce a report for the facility on the service developments and future plans
• Developing and promoting medical management services that improve patient outcomes - including responsibility for the development of medical management policies, protocols, initiatives and guidance and implementation of statutory documents. Monitor response to identified issues and facilitate resolution through the relevant organizations as required
• Monitoring the department service areas’ performance as well as staff performance
• Practicing accountability and follow up with fellow workers
• Working with and lead assigned team/service to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of department policies and the annual business plan
• Overseeing the daily activities associated with all services offered by the department and preparation or other key job responsibilities
• Providing support and assistance to all department staff. Provide coaching whenever needed
• Participating in the initiation and implementation of department wide projects
• Recommend service expansion or enhancement in line with the overall vision of the department/facility
• Conducting regular service area meetings
• Assisting manager/head in budgeting, acquisition and testing of new equipment. Setting up and testing of new equipment
• Supervising the wastage of materials by appropriate stock rotation, just in time ordering and by ensuring good laboratory technique by staff in the laboratories
• Assisting in managing department employees including objective setting, annual leave, supervision and reflective practice
• Assisting in recruiting, inducting, training and appraising staff in accordance with SEHA and facility policies and procedures
• Representing the service and/or individual patients at a multi-disciplinary level to ensure delivery of coordinated multi-disciplinary service, if requested to do so.
• Receiving delegation of tasks and responsibilities whenever necessary, taking responsibility for operational management of the department in manager’s absence, allocating and organizing the work of professional and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis
• Ensuring close collaboration while working with other senior staff as appropriate

Technical

• Performs respiratory care procedures, independently, at a high level of competency and according to established policies and procedures
• Monitors patient responses and modifies therapies based on clinical/physiologic assessments and in consultation with physicians
• Assists with pulmonary diagnostic procedures as required
• Identifies opportunities to improve the Respiratory service in order to provide the best patient care within resources available and make recommendations for change
• Supervises all equipment and devices usage by other staff members and flags any misuse or mishandling
• Assumes responsibility for equipment and devices used in the department
• Masters all skills expected to be demonstrated, and all tasks expected to be performed, by more junior respiratory staff

Quality & Safety

• Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place. Conduct method evaluation/development as per standard policies and procedures
• Supervising compliance with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable
• Supervising compliance with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection
• Maintaining and assisting in enforcing the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded
• Complying and ensuring that those directly supervised comply with occupational health and safety at work policies and procedures
• Assisting in the planning and developing of policies that guide the service implementation process
• Observing established policies and procedures
• Ensuring that SOP (standard operation procedures) and Quality Assurance tests are maintained within all sections
• Being responsible for documenting all interventions in an appropriate format
• Assisting in the development of clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed. Supporting the promotion of audit and research programs on service implementation, in line with national policy, statutory requirements and service requirements within the facility

Education

• Delivering training and education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses in the safe and secure handling of drugs and equipment, prescribing (whenever applicable), administration and treatment and management i.e. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations
• Participating in department programs/committees, various hospital committees, and staff meetings
• Participating in the orientation and training of new employees
• Ensuring appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures
• Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education units
• Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames
• Ensuring all members of the department receive adequate clinical supervision as required for their professional and technical development

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

Required:

• Registered Respiratory Therapists from a recognized professional credentialing agency (Natioal Board for Respiratory Therapy or Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists)
• Bachelor’s Degree in respiratory therapy or a 3 year diploma from an approved Respiratory Care program,
• Current National License
• Must have current standing with BLS ACLS &/or PALS relevant to area of specialty
• Master's in related clinical field or other Healthcare field or management or administration field
• Minimum of 6 years of post-registry clinical experience and 3 years in a Supervisory role. UAE National Minimum of 3 years of post-registry clinical experience and 1 year in a Supervisory role or equivalent.

Desired

• Registered Respiratory Therapist from recognized professional credentialing agency (National Board for Respiratory Therapy or Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists).
• Current CPR

Language and skills:

• Good knowledge of  written and spoken English.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk moderate distances, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to physically bear difficult working conditions. Must observe contact precautions, working hours significantly beyond regular schedule: Overtime and on-call as needed by the department.

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Basic Purpose of the role

• Responsible to independently perform all Interventional imagery procedures, analyze output and report to supervisor as needed.

Key Responsibilities of the role

Managerial

• Supervising junior staff and ensuring their abidance to going rules and policies as applied and implemented in the Section/Department/Facility
• Maintaining sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties
• Reporting shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary
• If required, organizing and evaluating new equipment against perceived planned needs relating to different areas of (CT) Interventional Radiology

Technical

• Directing and monitoring all procedures carried out by junior staff under supervision and step in whenever there is a requirement
• Performing all Interventional imagery procedures in accordance with department policies, procedures and protocols. Applying detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology in order to produce images of high diagnostic quality
• Assisting Interventional Radiographers with technical difficult and advanced procedures
• Performing other related radiography (special) procedures as required
• Evaluating and assessing Interventional images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness, and advising other staff when required. Forwards images to Radiologist for review and reporting
• Conducting all preparations, cannulations, administrations of IV contrast agents under the supervision of supervisor or physician
• Recognizing anatomy and pathology in cross sectional imaging to optimize scan protocols, and liaise with radiologists to arrange further imaging or tests
• Responsible for the safe and competent use of all radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department. Reporting any incidents and equipment faults or deterioration to senior staff in a timely manner.
• Operating advanced software on specialist Interventional equipment
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment. Including restocking of supplies for subsequent use and equipment cleaning
• Providing advice to medical/technical staff on appropriate techniques and imagery interventions
• Dealing with patients and clinical staff initial enquiries and to relay to clinical staff where necessary
• Performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Quality & Safety

• Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place. Conduct method evaluation/development as per standard policies and procedures
• Ensuring compliance with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable
• Ensuring compliance with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection (In conjunction with relevant departments)
• Maintaining and assisting in enforcing the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded
• Complying and ensuring that those directly supervised comply with occupational health and safety at work policies and procedures
• Assisting in the planning and developing policies that guide the service implementation process
• Practicing within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures
• Ensuring that SOP (standard operation procedures) and Quality Assurance tests are maintained within all sections
• Being responsible for documenting all intervention in appropriate format
• Assisting in the development of clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed. Supporting the promotion of audit and research programs on service implementation, in line with national policy, statutory requirements and service requirements within the facility
• Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status

Education

• Delivering and participating in training and education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses in the safe and secure handling of drugs and equipment, prescribing (whenever applicable), administration and treatment and management i.e. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations
• Participating in department programs/committees, various hospital committees, and staff meetings
• Participating in the orientation and training of new employees
• Ensuring appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures
• Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education units

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

Required:

• BSc in Radiography Or Graduate from an accredited Diploma Program (NLT 3 year syllabus).
• Graduate from an accredited Radiography program (NLT 2 years Syllabus) and registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists, UK HPC, or equivalent.
• Current National License
• NLT 4 years of experience in an acute care hospital operating a dedicated digital angiographic/ interventional suite (of which NLT 2 years experience as a senior interventional radiographer in an acute care hospital).
• Experience with a biplane cardiac catheter laboratory preferred.
• UAE National: NLT 2 years relevant experience in an acute care hospital
• NLT 6 years of experience in an acute care hospital operating a dedicated digital angiographic/ interventional suite (of which NLT 5 years experience as a senior interventional radiographer in an acute care hospital).
• Experience with a biplane cardiac catheter laboratory preferred.
• UAE National: NLT 3 years relevant experience in an acute care hospital

Desired

• Master's in Medical Imaging or relevant clinical Msc in related field. (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience)

Language and skills:

• Good knowledge of  written and spoken English.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk moderate distances, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to physically bear difficult working conditions. Must observe contact precautions, working hours significantly beyond regular schedule: Overtime and on-call as needed by the department.

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Basic Purpose of the role

• Responsible to independently or under the supervision of senior radiographers perform all interventional imagery procedures, analyze output and report to supervisor as needed.

Key Responsibilities of the role

Managerial

• Maintaining sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties
• Reporting shortage of materials to (supervisor) senior radiographer IR at earliest convenience, maintaining records for ordering and replenishments

Technical

• Performing all Interventional imagery procedures in accordance with department policies, procedures and protocols. Applying detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology in order to produce images of high diagnostic quality
• Performing other related radiography (special) procedures as required
• Evaluating and assessing Interventional images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness, and advising other staff when required. Forwards images to Radiologist for review and reporting
• Conducting all preparations, cannulations, administrations of IV contrast agents under the supervision of supervisor or physician
• Responsible for the safe and competent use of all radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department. Reporting any incidents and equipment faults or deterioration to senior staff in a timely manner.
• Operating advanced software on specialist radiological equipment e.g. Bolus tracking, image reconstructions, quantifications and dynamic imaging
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment. Including restocking of supplies for subsequent use and equipment cleaning
• Providing advice to medical/technical staff on appropriate techniques and imagery interventions
• Dealing with patients and clinical staff initial enquiries and to relay to clinical staff where necessary
• Performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Quality & Safety

• Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place. Conduct method evaluation/development as per standard policies and procedures
• Complying with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable
• Complying with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection
• Maintaining the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded
• Practicing within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures
• Ensuring that SOP (standard operation procedures) and Quality Assurance tests are maintained within all sections
• Being responsible for documenting all intervention in appropriate format
• Comply and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed
• Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status

Education

• Participating in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses in the safe and secure handling of equipment, i.e. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations
• Participating in department programs/committees, various hospital committees, and staff meetings (if requested)
• Participating in the orientation and training of new employees
• Ensuring appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures
• Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education units
• Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

Required:

• BSc in Radiography Or Graduate from an accredited Diploma Program (NLT 3 year syllabus).
• Graduate from an accredited Radiography program (NLT 2 years Syllabus) and registered with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists, The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists, UK HPC, or equivalent.
• Current National License
• NLT 2 years of experience in an acute care hospital operating a dedicated digital angiographic/ interventional suite
• Experience with a biplane cardiac catheter laboratory preferred.
• NLT 4 years of experience in an acute care hospital operating a dedicated digital angiographic/ interventional suite
• Experience with a biplane cardiac catheter laboratory preferred.
• NLT 2 years of experience in an acute care hospital operating a dedicated digital angiographic/ interventional suite

Desired

• Master's in Medical Imaging or relevant clinical Msc in related field. (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience)

Language and skills:

• Good knowledge of  written and spoken English.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk moderate distances, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to physically bear difficult working conditions. Must observe contact precautions, working hours significantly beyond regular schedule: Overtime and on-call as needed by the department.

For more Information, Please click here

Basic Purpose of the role

• The role is responsible to independently administer all respiratory therapy interventions. The role will also be responsible to monitor and supervise junior staff.

Key Responsibilities of the role

Managerial

• Supervising junior staff and ensuring their abidance to going rules and policies as applied and implemented in the Section/Department/Facility
• Maintaining sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties
• Reporting shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary
• Assessing and ordering appropriate materials/equipment following discussion with senior staff
• Might be having budget responsibilities depending on delegation of responsibilities in section/department
• Being involved in the daily workload allocation.

Technical

• Demonstrates a high level of competency in utilization of equipment
• Assists with pulmonary diagnostic procedures as required
• Provides simple user-maintenance and troubleshooting of routinely used Respiratory Care equipment
• Oversees regular checks and calibration of equipment. Recognizes, reports and advises on discrepancies in performance and initiate remedial action in the light of this information. Ensures that equipment is used in the correct manner to obtain optimum results.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring that cleaning of equipment and restoring all equipment and supplies for subsequent use, is carried out.
• Masters all skills expected to be demonstrated, and all tasks expected to be performed, by more junior respiratory staff.

Quality & Safety

• Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place. Conduct method evaluation/development as per standard policies and procedures
• Ensuring compliance with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable
• Ensuring compliance with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection
• Maintaining and assisting in enforcing the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded
• Complying and ensuring that those directly supervised comply with occupational health and safety at work policies and procedures
• Assisting in the planning and developing policies that guide the service implementation process
• Practicing within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures
• Ensuring that SOP (standard operation procedures) and Quality Assurance tests are maintained within all sections
• Being responsible for documenting all intervention in appropriate format
• Assisting in the development of clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed. Supporting the promotion of audit and research programs on service implementation, in line with national policy, statutory requirements and service requirements within the facility
• Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status
• Interacting courteously with doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers when answering questions or providing other information

Education

• Delivering and participating in training and education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses in the safe and secure handling of drugs and equipment, prescribing (whenever applicable), administration and treatment and management i.e. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations
• Participating in department programs/committees, various hospital committees, and staff meetings
• Participating in the orientation and training of new employees
• Ensuring appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures
• Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education units
• Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames
• Ensuring all members of the department receive adequate clinical supervision as required for their professional and technical development

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

Required:

• Bsc degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program or equivalent
• graduate of an accredited program leading to registration as a respiratory therapist by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (C.S.R.T) or the National Board for Respiratory Care ( USA) as registered respiratory therapist (R.R.T)
• Current National License
• Current BLS Certification
• Current ACLS or PALS Certification

Desired

• MSc in relevant clinical field (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience)
• Current CPR

Language and skills:

• Good knowledge of  written and spoken English.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk moderate distances, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to physically bear difficult working conditions. Must observe contact precautions, working hours significantly beyond regular schedule: Overtime and on-call as needed by the department.

For more Information, Please click here