Medical Laboratory Technologist (Pathologists' Assistant)

Woodlands Health; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 67 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Woodlands Health in Singapore seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to perform grossing, description and sampling of tissue specimens for pathologic diagnosis. The role supports pathologists and medical technologists throughout the test process in Anatomic Pathology.

The successful candidate will perform specimen sampling for various lab tests, handle tissue for intra-operative diagnoses under supervision, and participate in multidisciplinary meetings and teaching activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical science or equivalent required.
• Master's degree in biomedical science or equivalent preferred or demonstrated.
• Diploma with relevant experience and competency considered acceptable.

Responsabilités

• Perform grossing (macroscopic examination, description and sampling) of tissue specimens and photograph specimens and slides as needed.
• Perform sampling of tissue specimens for other laboratory tests to aid in diagnosis.
• Sample fresh tissue for tissue repositories or research projects under supervision.
• Sample tissue specimens for intra-operative diagnosis under supervision.
• Obtain relevant clinical information from patient history and investigations.
• Ensure grossing complies with protocols, accreditation standards and regulatory requirements; ensure descriptions and measurements are accurate.
• Provide slides, images and clinical information for multidisciplinary meetings prior to meetings.
• Provide training, monitoring and competency assessment of staff in grossing and related duties.
• Assist with specimen reception, order entry and other laboratory duties as assigned.
• Maintain professional conduct and adhere to laws, hospital procedures and policies.
• Contribute to continuing medical education and quality improvement programmes.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in biomedical science

Master's degree in biomedical science or equivalent

Diploma with relevant experience and competency

Description du poste

Company description

Woodlands Health

Job description

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