Wael A. Al Khudair
Khobar ,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Wael A. Al Khudair BSc, M.Sc., MLS (ASCP)CM ,KPI-P
Wael Khudair is a Sr. Clinical Laboratory Technology Specialist, serving in JHAH Laboratory Services Department. He currently leads QI and Safety Team in Laboratory Department at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare.
Prior to joining JHAH, Wael held leadership roles at Saudi Aramco Medical Services (SAMSO), Laboratory Services Department. These roles include Sr. Clinical lab Technologist, Chemistry unit Manager.
Participated in several conferences, forums and symposiums on different topics related to Safety, Quality Assurance and Quality Improvements and Laboratory Medicine. As Certified CAP inspector by the College of American Pathologist (CAP), performed several CAP inspections for many laboratories in-kingdom and out-of- kingdom to grant them the CAP accreditation.
Wael received a BS in Medical Laboratory Technology and a M.Sc. in Hospital and Health services Administration from the University of Jordan. Additionally, ASCP certified as Medical Laboratory Scientist, certified CAP inspector by the college of American Pathologist and certified as KPI Professional KPI-P .
Demonstrates strong leadership and team-building capabilities. Committed to leveraging skills for organizational growth and excellence.
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organization skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1994
1994
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Laboratory Consultant
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
Dhahran, Eastern Province - Saudi Arabia
02.2017 - 05.2025
- Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Team Leader.
- Accreditation Committee Leader.
- Oversee day-to-day activities in the laboratory. Ensure timely and accurate test processing and result reporting.
- Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Serve as a liaison between laboratory staff, physicians, hospital administration, and other departments.
- Maintain all national and international accreditation requirements like CAP, AABB, JCIA, CBAHI and SFDA.
- Manage and lead the Laboratory Quality Management System.
- Ensures that patient test results are not reported until QC passed and all out QC results corrective actions have been taken and the test System is functioning properly.
- Conduct and lead patient and physicians' satisfaction surveys regularly. Take all actions and improvements needed for excellent patient services and for the best of patient care.
- Evaluate all validation studies for all new instruments and new testing methodologies.
- Monitor all testing phases, pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical, establish KPIs to evaluate the performance of each testing phase.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor, Sr. Clinical Lab Technologist
Saudi Aramco Medical Services Organization
11.1999 - 02.2017
- Responsible for all technical and administrative activities conducted in chemistry section to provide prompt, accurate, and quality laboratory services to our patients.
- Set up new procedures, new instrument validation studies and QI/QC reports evaluation.
- Inspect and monitor work in progress to assure that standard operating procedures and safety precautions are followed on daily basis.
- Oversight compliance to Regulatory and Accreditation programs requirements (CAP & JCIA).
- Selection of appropriate quality performance indicators.
- Educate laboratory staff about CAP accreditation standards; ensure that the laboratory is in compliance with the College of American Pathologists standards on daily basis.
- Liaised with suppliers for procurement of high-quality lab supplies.
- Apply quality control & quality assurance procedures and practices when performing reagent preparation and use equipment assembly and performance.
Serology and Immunology Supervisor, Senior Clinical Technologist
Islamic General Hospital
Amman
06.1995 - 11.1999
General Medical Technologist
Al Sayyed Medical Laboratory
Amman
06.1990 - 06.1995
Education
M.SC. - Master Degree in Hospital and Health Facilities Administration
University of Jordan
B.S. - Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Team building
- Leadership
- Inventory management
- Quality control (QC): Developing and monitoring QC procedures
- Quality assurance (QA): Implementing QA programs to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Proficiency testing: Ensuring labs meet performance standards in external quality assessments
- Root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Data interpretation: Ability to analyze lab data, audit results, and quality indicators
- Statistical analysis: Understanding trends, outliers, and performance metrics
- Assessment and auditing: Conducting thorough lab evaluations to identify strengths and weaknesses
- Strategic planning: Helping labs improve workflows, technology use, and long-term goals
- Project planning: Coordinating implementation of new systems, procedures, or accreditation readiness
- Training and mentoring: Educating lab staff on best practices, compliance, and quality
Certification
- Key Performance Indicators Professional, The George Washington University
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, Anexas Europe Certification
- Clinical Laboratory Science Specialist, Saudi Commission for Health Specialists
- Medical Laboratory Scientist, American Association for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- CAP Inspector, College of American Pathologists, 1131484
Accomplishments
- Establish quality improvement and quality control online training course, mandatory for all labs staff
- Member of CAP steering Committee
- CAP Inspector since 2005
- Inspected many laboratories inside KSA and outside KSA (Jordan, UAE, Kuwait)
- Participated in interdisciplinary performance improvement to improve the service provided to the clients in Saudi Aramco Medical Facilities
- Received several recognition certificates
- Received a winner certificate for the 'Best Safety Suggestion'
- Recognized for the 'Great Accomplishments' in CAP reaccreditation
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
References
- Dr Samir Amro, Chief Pathologist, Al Isteshari Hospital, Amman, Jordan, Samir.amr48@gmail.com
- Dr Salwa Al Sheikh, Chief of Pathology, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, salwa.sheikh@jhah.com
Timeline
Laboratory Consultant
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
02.2017 - 05.2025
Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor, Sr. Clinical Lab Technologist
Saudi Aramco Medical Services Organization
11.1999 - 02.2017
Serology and Immunology Supervisor, Senior Clinical Technologist
Islamic General Hospital
06.1995 - 11.1999
General Medical Technologist
Al Sayyed Medical Laboratory
06.1990 - 06.1995
B.S. - Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
Jordan University of Science and Technology
M.SC. - Master Degree in Hospital and Health Facilities Administration
University of Jordan
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