Medical Laboratory Scientist (Informatics), DPLM (Contract)

KK WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Singapore is seeking an IT professional to provide support in the medical laboratory setting. Responsibilities include developing standards for end-users, reviewing lab processes, and administering IT systems. The ideal candidate holds a relevant Bachelor's degree and possesses strong problem-solving skills. This is a fixed-term contract role with opportunities for project management and system upgrades.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical laboratory setting is advantageous.
• Willingness to take on healthcare project management tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop operating standards and training for end-users.
• Review medical lab processes and provide recommendations.
• Support and administer the Laboratory Information System.
• Identify IT needs for data storage and instrument connectivity.
• Participate in hospital-level IT upgrades.
• Troubleshoot IT problems, including emergencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

IT systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Laboratory Information system

Computerized physician test ordering platform

Job description

[Note: This is a fixed-term contract up to a period of 3 years. Contract renewal is subjected to operational needs and availability.]

The successful candidate will provide critical Information Technology (IT) & data analytics support in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. He/she will be part of the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) team responsible for the smooth functioning and continual improvements and upgrades of the IT and related systems. The successful candidate will also work closely with partners in the Integrated Hospital Information Systems (IHIS).

Responsibilities

• Development of operating standards, policies, and procedures for end-users and end-user training
• Critical review and timely recommendations of medical lab process redesign where necessary
• Support and administration of the LIS
• Purchase of IT hardware and software
• Identification of IT needs including data storage, instrument interface and connectivity
• Participation in hospital or cluster-level projects and systems upgrades
• First level trouble-shooting of IT problems including after-hours emergencies
• Assisting the department in data analytics for medical laboratory improvements

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology or related discipline. Personnel with additional relevant IT certification, postgraduate qualifications are welcomed.
• Experience working in a medical laboratory setting and in line management and healthcare project management will be advantageous
• Excellent written and communication skills
• An ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in office automation systems and both intranet and internet applications, including knowledge of hospital and healthcare IT systems e.g. SAP, Laboratory Information system, computerised physician test ordering platform, medical records applications
• Self-motivated, driven and tenacious with a resolute commitment to bringing creative and highly intelligent solutions towards apparently unsurmountable and complex IT challenges