Medical Laboratory Technologist_Laboratory Medicine (Molecular Diagnosis Centre)_Contract*

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Hospital recruitment is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician to perform diagnostic procedures and interpret results, while maintaining quality control and safety standards.

The successful candidate will have a BSc in Medical Laboratory Science, 1–2 years of experience, and strong teamwork with good communication. You will operate the LIS, handle specimens, and support daily lab operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Good laboratory skills and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and supervise reception of specimens and reject unsuitable samples.
• Operate LIS to perform order entry, result entry, and result queries.
• Perform procedures per laboratory protocols and report critical values.
• Resolve customer queries and report incidents to supervisor.
• Conduct quality control, record results, and take corrective actions.
• Assist with maintenance of instrumentation and basic troubleshooting.
• Contribute to staff rostering and shift duties as required.
• Coach trainees and new staff in procedures and safety practices.
• Comply with safety manuals and CAP/regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Laboratory Skills

Quality Control

Multitasking

Communication

LIS Proficiency

Teamwork

Planning & Organising

Education

BSc in Medical Laboratory Science

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