Medical Technologist

IHH Healthcare; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Singapore is looking for a Laboratory Technician. You will perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures, maintain equipment, and ensure quality assurance. Candidates should have a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. This role requires effective collaboration with medical staff and participation in ongoing education and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Recognized Diploma or Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform various laboratory tests and procedures.
• Handle patient sample registrations and inquiries.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and perform routine checks.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Conduct inventory checks for consumables and reagents.

Skills

Good working attitude

Communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Teamwork

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in MS PowerPoint

Education

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Working in the laboratory environment to perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures while rotating through various laboratory discipline and work shift to deliver accurate, reliable and precise test results in a prompt and efficient manner which assists the physicians in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patient’s condition.

Key accountabilities

Performs registration of patient samples, handling telephone inquiries by clients, printing and faxing of patient results.

Performs and verifies or approves results for a variety of laboratory tests and procedures in any of the assigned laboratory discipline(s).

Performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of instruments used in the laboratory and to report to section lead of instruments not functioning properly.

Performs 6-monthly validation of minor equipment such as thermometer, pipette, timer and blood box.

Participates and performs any inter-laboratory quality assurance (IQA), external quality assurance (EQA) and proficiency testing programs that the laboratory is subscribed.

Performs weekly or bi-weekly or monthly inventory stock check of laboratory consumables and reagents via RMS and submits to the section lead.

Performs annual reading of applicable laboratory SOPs.

Participates in internal or external continuing medical education (CME) and other professional development programs.

Participates in the annual quality improvement projects in the laboratory.

Check and complies all applicable safety regulations in the laboratory and reports non-compliances to laboratory safety officers for corrective actions.

Supports flexible staffing requirements in the laboratory discipline and participates in shift duties as arranged by the section lead or manager.

Actively participate in company approved communication platforms or events such as Townhalls, Communication Board, Staff roll calls or meetings, Company/Lab bonding events.

Develops good and harmonious relationships with other laboratory and hospital staff such as attendants, nursing and other ancillary medical staff.

Maintains a clean and well-organized work area as well as ensuring documents are properly arranged and maintained.

Any other duties as assigned from time to time by a section lead or manager.

Qualifications & Experience

Recognized Diploma or Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology, or Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent.

Additional Information

Possess good working attitude and behavior.

Possess essential knowledge in various laboratory disciplines.

Possess good communication and critical thinking skills.

Ability to work effectively with others or groups.

Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.