Medical Laboratory Technologist_Laboratory Medicine (Microbiology)_Contract*(10340)

National University Hospital; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

National University Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and interpret diagnostic procedures and participate in the daily laboratory operations. The role involves processing specimens, operating the LIS, ensuring timely reporting of results, and maintaining quality control under supervision.

The candidate should hold a BSc or equivalent in Medical Laboratory Science, and preferably have 1–2 years of clinical laboratory experience with strong laboratory skills.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Preferably with 1-2 years Clinical Laboratory experience and good or excellent performance.
• Good laboratory skills.

Responsabilités

• Participate in and supervise reception of laboratory specimens and reject unsuitable ones.
• Operate Laboratory Information System for order entry, result entry, and quality reporting.
• Perform procedures in accordance with laboratory protocols and report critical values.
• Resolve customer queries and maintain quality control procedures.
• Undertake basic maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation.

Connaissances

Good laboratory skills

1-2 years clinical laboratory経験

Formation

BSc or equivalent in Medical Laboratory Science

Description du poste

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

You will be responsible for the following:

• 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