Medical Laboratory Technologist - Hematology Lab

Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore seeks a medical laboratory technologist for the Haematology Section of the Department of Laboratory Medicine. You will perform a wide range of diagnostic tests on patient specimens and report results according to established protocols.

You will handle receiving and sorting of specimens, data entry of test requests, and participate in quality assurance programmes. You will assist in phlebotomy, on-the-bench training, and support operational and administrative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Laboratory Medicine or related field.
• Diploma holders may be considered for Junior Medical Technologist.
• Good organisation, coordination, communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of diagnostic tests on patient specimens and report results according to established protocols.
• Receive and sort specimens, assess suitability for testing, and data entry of test requests.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control programmes in the section.
• Assist in phlebotomy for inpatients and on-the-bench training; support operational and administrative matters.

Skills

Organization

Coordination

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in related field

Diploma in related field

Job description

Job Summary

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You will perform a wide variety of diagnostic tests on patient specimens and report results of the tests according to established protocols in the Haematology Section of the Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM) in Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) and in the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID), to help clinicians diagnose, treat diseases, and monitor therapy.

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You will perform receiving and sorting of specimens, assessing suitability of specimens for testing, data entry of test requests, and rejection of specimens that are unsuitable for testing.

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You will participate in quality assurance and quality control programmes in the Section, assists in phlebotomy for inpatients, assists in providing on-the-bench training for new staff and attachment students, assists in initiatives to review and improve processes within the Section to achieve organisational goals, and supports the Section Leader in operational and administrative matters.

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You will also be expected to perform procedures and tests in the specialist outpatient clinics and inpatient wards.

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Requirements

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• Preferably Bachelor\'s Degree and above in Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Haematology, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or any other equivalent qualification.
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• Candidates with Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or any other equivalent qualification may be considered for the position of Junior Medical Technologist.
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• Possesses good organisation, coordination, communication, and computer skills.
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• Able to work 3-rotating-shift work patterns, including staggered and extended working hours, and coverage after hours and on weekends and public holidays to meet the needs of the department and hospital.
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