Technologist I - Skin Allergy (Technologist I - Pulmonary Function)

Company Name: Sidra Medicine
Location: Qatar

Organizational Profile

Sidra Medicine is a state of the art academic medical center that will function to the level of the highest international standards. Its clinical focus is on the specialty care of women and children.

Sidra’s Vision is: “Sidra Medicine will be a beacon of learning, discovery and exceptional care, ranked among the top medical centers in the world”.

Achieving This Vision Will Encompass Three Essential Activities

World Class: Patient and Family Centered Care Health Education Biomedical Discovery

Department Profile

The Division of Allergy & Immunology under the umbrella of the Department of Pediatric Medicine within the Children’s Medical Group has a focus on providing excellence in clinical care, teaching and biomedical research. The Division of Allergy & Immunology coordinates its medical services and collaborates its research and educational activities with Hamad Medical Corporation and Weill Cornell Medical College – Qatar. The level of Qatari interest and support in medical quality, education, innovative research and technology has already resulted in significant discoveries and highly functional research organizations that will collaborate with Sidra Medical and Research Center. Clinically, the Division of Allergy & Immunology provides the latest techniques from an integrated team of specialists and sub-specialists as well as the highest level of Patient Centered children’s health services. By delivering the very highest quality in clinical care, Sidra Medical and Research Center will serve as a magnet for patients within the borders of Qatar and beyond.

Job Summary: The Technologist I - Skin Allergy performs specialized duties including Skin Allergy Tests, Skin Patch Tests, and Pulmonary Function Tests. Working under supervision, the role may be required to exercise judgment in making technical decisions related to delegated tasks, but has ready access to advice from more experienced team members if necessary.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Working under close supervision, performs a specific range of routine Allergy Testing and Pulmonary Function procedures, and associated responsibilities, as dictated by the workload in the rostered area.
• Using accepted methods and techniques, solves interrelated problems and performs specific Technical/Clinical assignments within the Outpatient Clinic & Inpatient Units.
• Applies American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society standard practices and techniques in routine situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes
• May assist in research trials in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory that include taking measurements and recording observations, collecting, compiling and processing data.
• Responsible for quality maintenance and operation of PFT/Clinic equipment.
• Keeps track of inventory and facilities PR’s when new supplies are needed.
• Stays current with literature.
• Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies

In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra during this pre-operational phase, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• 3 years experience
• Holds a clinical license in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy or as a PFT Technologist
• Demonstrated functional knowledge and experience in relevant field
• Evidence of ongoing continual development and personal development
• Demonstrated strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Seniority level

  Associate

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Health, Wellness and FitnessMedical PracticeHospital & Health Care