Medical Lab Technologist

Columbia Asia Hospital - Klang; Klang City, Port Klang; On-site; MYR 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Asia Hospital - Klang is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to handle specimens and perform a range of biochemical, hematology and microbiology tests. The role requires 4–5 years of laboratory experience and a current practicing certificate.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, calibration, QC verification, and maintaining equipment. Strong staining, culture and sterilization techniques are essential for accurate reporting and patient care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Medical Lab technologist / Biomedical science.
• 4-5 years in Laboratory and able to run department individually.
• Valid annual practicing certificate where applicable.
• Understanding staining techniques, culture methods, sterilization methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Receive blood and tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Collect blood samples from patients with aseptic technique.
• Perform calibration procedures and verify Quality Control values.
• Prepare patient samples for analysis.
• Perform biochemical, haematology, microscopic and bacteriologic tests.
• Analyze samples and evaluate results for inpatient care.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Quality control

Specimen handling

Staining techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab technologist / Biomedical science

Tools

Microscopes

Biochemical analyzers

Job description

Receive blood and tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.

Collect blood samples from patients, observe principles of aseptic technique to obtain blood sample.

Perform calibration procedures, analyze and verify the acceptability of Quality Control values prior to analyzing patient samples.

Determine the acceptability of and prepare patient samples for analysis.

Perform various biochemical, haematology, microscopic and bacteriologic tests to obtain data.

Analyze patient samples and evaluate the reliability of test results according to age, gender and specimen acceptability criteria prior to releasing information for use inpatient care and treatment.

Perform and document routine maintenance of department equipment’s and call for maintenance and repair of equipment.

Place orders for reagents and supplies by maintaining optimal stock without excessive inventory.

Transcribe materials, file and maintain all pathology and clinical laboratory files.

Education and Requirement:

Degree in Medical Lab technologist / Biomedical science.

4-5 years in Laboratory and able to run department individually.

Valid annual practicing certificate where applicable.

Understanding staining techniques, culture methods, sterilization methods and techniques.

Unlock job insights

Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants

Columbia Asia Group of hospitals, established in Malaysia in 1996, is an international healthcare company operating medical facilities in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Columbia Asia hospitals are now part of Asia One Healthcare, which is majority-owned by Hong Leong Group and the global alternative asset management firm, TPG. Since its inception, Columbia Asia has dedicated and provided top-notch healthcare services across Southeast Asia for more than two decades. With 14 advanced medical facilities in Malaysia strategically located in densely populated areas, it aims to provide the best care possible closer to home with its tagline "Right Here For You".

Columbia Asia Group of hospitals, established in Malaysia in 1996, is an international healthcare company operating medical facilities in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Columbia Asia hospitals are now part of Asia One Healthcare, which is majority-owned by Hong Leong Group and the global alternative asset management firm, TPG. Since its inception, Columbia Asia has dedicated and provided top-notch healthcare services across Southeast Asia for more than two decades. With 14 advanced medical facilities in Malaysia strategically located in densely populated areas, it aims to provide the best care possible closer to home with its tagline "Right Here For You".

What can I earn as a Medical Laboratory Technologist