Medical Lab Technologist

Columbia Asia Group; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Johor is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform laboratory tests for diagnosis. The ideal candidate must have a Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or Biomedical Sciences and over four to five years of laboratory experience. Responsibilities include processing bodily fluids, conducting tests, and maintaining equipment. Proficiency in both English and Bahasa Malaysia is required. This position is key to ensuring high-quality patient care and laboratory performance.

Qualifications

• More than four to five years of working experience in a laboratory.
• Valid annual practicing certificate where applicable.
• Good command in both English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Receive various bodily fluids for lab analysis.
• Collect blood samples from patients.
• Perform calibration procedures and analyze Quality Control values.
• Perform various biochemical, haematology, microscopic and bacteriologic tests.
• Maintain department's records, reports, and files.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Understanding of staining techniques

Knowledge of culture methods

Education

Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology / Biomedical Sciences

Job description

· Perform analytical, microscopic and manual medical laboratory tests for diagnosis.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Receive blood, urine, stool, tissue or other bodily fluids for lab analysis.
2. Collect blood samples from patients, observe principles of aseptic technique to obtain blood sample.
3. Perform calibration procedures, and analyze and verify the acceptability of Quality Control values prior to analyzing patient samples.
4. Determine the acceptability of and prepare patient samples for analysis.
5. Perform various biochemical, haematology, microscopic and bacteriologic tests to obtain data.
6. Analyze patient samples and evaluate the reliability of test results according to age, gender and specimen acceptability criteria prior to releasing information for use in patient care and treatment.
7. Perform and document routine maintenance of department equipment's and call for maintenance and repair of equipment.
8. Place orders for reagents and supplies by maintaining optimal stock without excessive inventory.
9. Record laboratory tests results and may engage in research and technical activities.
10. Transcribe materials, file and maintain all pathology and clinical laboratory files.
11. Capable of processing, typing, testing and storing blood.
12. Attend meetings as required and participate in respective meetings and seminars as directed.
13. Assist to prepare written documentation and file as required by the profession.
14. Maintain department's records, reports and files as required.
15. Participate in assigned proficiency surveys, performance improvement activities and mandatory continuing education programs.
16. Participate in training and orientation of new employee and relevant others including technical guidance.
17. Follow safety protocols and guidelines to prevent contamination and exposure to chemicals.
18. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Education and Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology / Biomedical Sciences with more than four (4) to five (5) years of working experience in laboratory with the ability to run an individual department.
• Valid annual practicing certificate where applicable.
• Understand staining techniques, culture methods, sterilization methods and techniques.
• Has a basic knowledge of various fields of specialty of laboratory work.
• Have good command in both English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken).

Special Demands

• Computer literate.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.