Medical Laboratory Technologist_Laboratory Medicine (Microbiology)_Contract*

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Hospital in Singapore is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and interpret diagnostic procedures and laboratory activities to ensure quality service for internal and external customers.

You will participate in specimen handling, operate the Laboratory Information System, and perform quality control and basic maintenance. The role requires a BSc in Medical Laboratory Science and 1-2 years of practical lab experience, with strong teamwork and customer focus.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in Medical Laboratory Science.
• 1-2 years clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Good laboratory skills and health.
• Willing to participate in continuing education.
• Able to multitask in a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive and, when needed, supervise the reception of lab specimens.
• Operate LIS for order entry, results, certification, and queries.
• Perform procedures per lab protocols and report critical values.
• Maintain quality control and basic instrument maintenance.
• Assist with staff rostering, shift duties, and coaching.

Skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Communication skills

Customer focus

Proactive planning

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Overview

To perform and interpret diagnostic procedures and undertake related laboratory activities in order to provide quality laboratory service to our customers, both internal and external.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in and, when necessary, supervise the reception of laboratory specimens and rejection of those that are unsuitable for analysis.
• Operate the Laboratory Information System to perform functions such as order entry, result entry, result collation & certification and result query.
• Perform all procedures in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Ensure that “critical values” are reported to appropriate personnel.
• Resolve queries from customers.
• Report adverse incidents to the supervisor.
• Perform, record and interpret results of quality control procedures and take corrective action where indicated.
• Undertake simple preventative maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and perform simple troubleshooting in the event of malfunction.
• Comply with laboratory inventory management procedures.
• Keep current with new instrumentation, techniques and procedures by attending/participating in appropriate workshops, seminars and in-service education classes.
• Conduct of in-service education and continuing education classes.
• Assist with planning of staff rosters as required.
• Perform shift duties as required.
• Coach trainees and new staff in laboratory procedure.
• Carry out the instruction(s) of senior staff with regard to work procedures and duties.
• To conduct internal audit.
• Comply with good laboratory practice as set out by the Laboratory Accreditation Programme of the College of American Pathologists and Singapore regulatory agencies such as the Medical Audit & Accreditation Unit.
• Ensure compliance with all requirement of the Laboratory Safety Manual.
• Comply with DLM Workplace Etiquette in line with NUHS Core Values.
• Assist with the evaluation of new laboratory test methodologies.
• Undertake back-up procedures in the event of emergencies such as loss of electrical power and information system crash.
• Participate in basic laboratory administrative work such as filling, processing of deliveries orders and invoices.
• Assist with drafting and updating of laboratory protocols when required.
• Participate and contribute to project teams as required.
• Cover duties of Senior Medical Technologist when required.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Qualification Required and Area of Discipline

BSc or equivalent in Medical Laboratory Science

Required Competencies And Capabilities (Skills, Experiences And Professional Licences)

• Preferably with 1-2 years Clinical Laboratory experience and good or excellent performance
• Good laboratory skills
• Good initiate and attitude
• Good general health and no colour blindness
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload as part of a team
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in laboratory information system
• Proactive, with good planning and organising skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Service oriented and customer focused
• Understands and meet NUHS CORE values