Medical Lab Technologist

Columbia Asia Hospital - Taiping; Taiping; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Asia Hospital - Taiping is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform analytical, microscopic and manual laboratory tests for diagnosis. The role includes receiving and processing patient samples, ensuring quality control, and maintaining equipment and records.

The ideal candidate holds a degree or diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or Biomedical Sciences, with a valid practicing certificate where applicable and proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology / Biomedical Sciences.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Receive blood, urine, stool, tissue or other bodily fluids for lab analysis.
• Collect blood samples from patients with aseptic technique.
• Perform calibration procedures and verify QC values before analysis.
• Determine acceptability of and prepare samples for analysis.
• Perform biochemical, haematology, microscopic and bacteriologic tests.
• Analyze samples and evaluate reliability of results based on age, gender and criteria.
• Maintain and document routine maintenance of equipment; arrange repairs.
• Place orders for reagents and supplies to avoid excess inventory.
• Record laboratory results and may engage in research and technical activities.
• Transcribe materials, file and maintain pathology and clinical laboratory files.
• Process, type, test and store blood samples as needed.
• Attend meetings and participate in seminars as directed.
• Assist to prepare written documentation and file as required.
• Maintain department records, reports and files.
• Participate in proficiency surveys and continuing education.
• Train and orient new staff and provide technical guidance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Follow safety protocols to prevent contamination and exposure to chemicals.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication

Ethics

Education

Medical Laboratory Technology / Biomedical Sciences diploma/degree

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. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• 18. Follow safety protocols and guidelines to prevent contamination and exposure to chemicals.

Education and Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology / Biomedical Sciences.

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

Good observation skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Trustworthy, ethical and discreet.

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".

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