Medical Technologist (Chemistry)

PARKWAY HOSPITALS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PARKWAY HOSPITALS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform diverse test procedures in the clinical laboratory with limited supervision.

You will handle routine sample processing and a range of chemistry and serology tests on bodily fluids. The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related field and have 1–2 years of experience in chemistry/immunology testing, with strong analytical and detail-oriented skills to maintain accurate records and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of test procedures according to laboratory standards with minimal supervision.
• Process routine samples (spinning, aliquoting) and conduct qualitative/quantitative analyses on blood, CSF, urine and other body fluids.
• Carry out routine chemistry procedures including microscopy and serology tests.
• Operate minor equipment (iSTAT, glucometer, hemochron, dipstick) and validate equipment where needed.
• Handle administrative tasks: registering samples, answering inquiries, printing and faxing results, and maintaining records.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and participate in quality assurance programs.
• Maintain inventory levels of laboratory consumables and reagents.
• Review daily QC results and report issues to senior staff.
• Ensure calibration and functioning of instruments; report any malfunction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Requirements

• 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