Junior Medical Technologist, Paediatrics

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Junior Medical Technologist to ensure smooth delivery of patient services, perform various lung function and allergy tests, and maintain laboratory operations. The ideal candidate should possess a Diploma in Medical Science or Biotechnology and have good interpersonal and communication skills. You will train and supervise staff while ensuring the laboratory meets quality standards. This role offers a dynamic environment where you will be responsible for patient care and clinical duties.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of related work experience in clinical service preferred.
• Keen to work with children in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patients' registration and make appointments.
• Monitor and optimize utilization of procedure rooms.
• Supervise, coach and guide staff to deliver excellent patient care.

Skills

Good computer literacy

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Initiative and self-motivation

Education

Diploma in Medical Science / Biotechnology

Job description

Overview

As a Junior Medical Technologist, you will be responsible for delivery of patients’ service in the work area in a personalised, specialised and cost-effective way in accordance to established hospital policies, procedures and standard of practices. You will also be required to provide laboratory support for all clinical cases that require Lung Function tests, Allergy tests and Sleep monitoring studies.

Job Responsibilities

• Co-operate with doctors and other health-care providers in the smooth delivery of services to patients.
• Ensure that all procedures scheduled for patients are performed well and to oversee the Lab’s smooth operations daily.
• Perform a variety of pulmonary function tests (eg spirometry, NIOX-ENO, static lung volumes, Impulse Oscillometry, diffusion capacity, bronchial provocation tests) and sweat testing as requested by clinicians.
• Perform allergy tests as requested by clinicians.
• Monitor and optimise utilisation of procedure rooms.
• Responsible for preliminary test reporting, record results in computer system and ensure reports are given to the doctor-in-charge to vet.
• Ensure accuracy and reproducibility in the performance of each test and accurate documentation of results within stipulated timeframe.
• Coordinate with various departments /clinics/wards on urgent requests for Lung Function test and Allergy test procedures as ordered by doctors.
• Ensure maintenance and replacement of Lab equipment, instruments and inventories on fixed assets are carried out and properly documented.
• Ensure that stock inventory and consumables are adequately maintained, replenished and that there is proper and economical usage.
• Initiate, follow up and complete procurement of skin prick extracts, lancets and other equipment in a timely manner to ensure that there are no preventable stock shortages and all extracts are within validity period.
• Ensure that all equipment and instruments are checked / calibrated and in good working condition including emergency equipment.
• Supervise, coach and guide staff (including new staff) to deliver excellent patient care and clinical duties toward meeting organisational goals.
• Develop, implement and evaluate quality standards on clinical procedures in laboratory.
• Manage patients’ feedback/enquiries, perform service recovery and provide information when appropriate.
• Attend to telephone enquiries / calls and trace results when requested.
• Assist in patients’ registration and make appointments.
• Lead or participate in service quality activities / program.
• Attend in-service lectures and course.
• Keep a statistical report of the lab’s output.
• Any additional responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Medical Science / Biotechnology.
• 2 - 3 years of related work experience in clinical service preferred.
• Have good computer literacy.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, willingness to learn, have good initiative and be self-motivated.
• Keen to work with children in a clinical environment.