Medical Technologist (Chemistry)

PARKWAY LABORATORY SERVICES LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

PARKWAY LABORATORY SERVICES LTD. in Singapore is seeking a diligent Medical Laboratory Technician to perform a range of test procedures in chemistry/immunology with minimal supervision by a senior staff.

You will handle routine sample processing, quality control, instrument checks, and patient result documentation, while complying with safety and regulatory standards; weekend and public holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• 1–2 years of experience in chemistry/immunology testing (optional).
• Knowledge of chemistry or immunology principles, practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of test procedures according to laboratory standards with minimal supervision.
• Routine sample processing (spinning and aliquoting).
• Routine qualitative and quantitative analyses on blood, CSF, urine and other body fluids.
• Minor equipment testing and validation (iSTAT, glucometer, thermometer, timers).
• Administrative duties: register samples, handle inquiries, print and fax results, record keeping.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain inventory of consumables and reagents.
• Review daily QC results and liaise with senior staff on issues.
• Check instrument/equipment performance and report malfunctions.
• Adhere to CAP proficiency testing and hospital quality assurance programs.
• Participate in routine instrument maintenance and ongoing professional development.
• Support flexible staffing and participate in shift duties.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by clinical supervisor.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Shift work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

Key accountabilities

• Responsible to perform, depending on the section posted, a variety of test procedures according to the standards set in the Laboratory with little direct supervision by a senior staff
• Routine sample processing such as spinning and aliquoting of patient samples.
• Routine qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses on blood, CSF (cerebrospinal fluid), urine and other body fluids.
• Routine chemistry procedures including, microscopy (urine, dysmorphic RBCs) and serology (dengue, influenza covid combo test, urine preg)
• Minor equipment testing (iSTAT, glucometer, hemochron, urine dipstick)
• Minor equipment validation (Timer, pipette, thermometer).
• Administrative section - responsible to perform registration of patient samples, handling telephone inquiries by clients and printing and faxing of patient results. Result retrieval and record/specimen keeping.
• Complies and maintains all applicable safety regulations in the Laboratory.
• Maintains proper inventory levels of all Clinical Laboratory consumables and reagents
• Reviews all daily QC results and discuss any problems with senior staff.
• Checks the performance of all instruments and equipment in the Laboratory and to report any equipment which is not functioning properly.
• Complies with all regulatory guidelines, participating in CAP proficiency testing programs and in hospital quality assurance programs.
• Participates in a routine maintenance program for instruments and in on-going continuing education and professional development programs.
• Supports flexible staffing requirements in the department and participates in shift duties.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time by clinical supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in chemistry/immunology testing (optional)
• Some knowledge of chemistry or immunology principles, practices, and procedures
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to work 3 rotating shift including weekends and public holiday

Additional Information

Optional

- Experience with automated chemistry/immunology analysers

- Knowledge of quality control and assurance principles

- Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS)