Medical Laboratory Technologist (Pathologists' Assistant)

NHG Health Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NHG Health Group is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist (Pathologists' Assistant) to lead grossing and sampling of tissue specimens, supporting pathologists and technologists in all stages of the test process. The role involves exam, description, sampling, and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance during processing and reporting.

The position includes training of laboratory personnel and participation in teaching, with responsibilities across pre-analytical, analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in biomedical science or equivalent.
• Diploma with relevant experience and competency required.
• Minimum two years in a clinical laboratory; healthcare setting accredited.

Responsibilities

• Perform grossing (macroscopic examination, description and sampling) of tissue specimens and photography of specimens and slides.
• Perform sampling of tissue specimens for other laboratory tests to aid diagnosis.
• Sample fresh tissue for tissue repository or research under supervision.
• Sample tissue for intra-operative diagnosis under supervision.
• Obtain relevant clinical history for cases.
• Ensure grossing adheres to protocols, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements; ensure accuracy of descriptions and measurements.
• Provide material (slides, images, information) for multidisciplinary meetings.
• Provide training, monitoring and competency assessments for staff in grossing; participate in teaching.
• Perform specimen reception, order entry and other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical science or equivalent

Master's degree in biomedical science or equivalent

Diploma with relevant experience and competency

Minimum of two years of working in a clinical laboratory experience, healthcare setting certified by recognised accreditation body

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technologist (Pathologists' Assistant)

Family Group: Allied Health

JOB PURPOSE

The Pathologists' Assistant role involves macroscopic examination, description and dissection of tissue specimens, and submission of all necessary tissue for obtaining clinically significant pathologic diagnoses. The Pathologists' Assistant supports pathologists and medical technologists in the total test process (pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical) in Anatomic Pathology.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specific (85%) Perform grossing (macroscopic examination, description and sampling) of simple to complex tissue specimens, and photography of such tissue specimens and their associated microscopic slides, as necessary.
• Perform sampling of tissue specimens for other laboratory tests (e.g. microbiology, flow cytometry) that may aid in diagnosis.
• Perform sampling of fresh tissue specimens for tissue repository or research projects, under supervision.
• Perform sampling of tissue specimens for intra-operative diagnosis, under supervision.
• Obtain information from medical history (including previous procedures, imaging studies, laboratory investigations, and toxicology) relevant to cases.
• Ensure that grossing of tissue specimens is performed in compliance with protocols, accreditation standards and regulatory requirements, and that recorded descriptions and measurements are accurate.
• Ensure that all material (slides, images, and clinical information) necessary for multidisciplinary meetings (including Tumour Board meetings) are provided to pathologists prior to meetings.
• Provide training, monitoring, and competency assessment of medical technologists, medical officers or residents in grossing.
• Participate in teaching of laboratory personnel.
• Perform specimen reception, order entry and other duties in laboratory, as assigned.

General (15%)

• Perform duties in a professional manner, commensurate with academic and technical skills and training.
• Adhere to laws, regulations, and hospital procedures and policies.
• Uphold the visions and practices of Woodlands Health.
• Fulfil continuing medical education requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement programmes.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Laboratory Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education, training and experience Bachelor's degree in biomedical science or equivalent Master's degree in biomedical science or equivalent
• Diploma with relevant experience and competency
• Minimum of two years of working in a clinical laboratory Experience in healthcare setting certified by recognised accreditation body