Medical Technologist I (Pathology - Histology)

PARKWAY LABORATORY SERVICES LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory service provider in Singapore seeks a skilled professional for managing histology specimens and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. The role involves supervising staff, reviewing quality control results, and performing shift duties. Ideal candidates have a medical laboratory certificate and five years of relevant experience in a histology lab, alongside strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in a histology laboratory, with senior grade experience preferred.
• Ability to carry out on-the-job training for new staff.
• Competency in using laboratory computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels of supplies and coordinate necessary actions.
• Review daily quality control results and communicate with Consultant Pathologists.
• Supervise junior staff and manage the department in the absence of seniors.
• Assist in compliance with regulatory guidelines and quality assurance.
• Supervise junior staff and provide on-the-job training.

Skills

Histology work processes

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Recognized Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology

Science degree or Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Working with the consultant pathologists and staff of Pathology Department to ensure that the histology specimens received daily are promptly and efficiently processed and stained for examination and diagnosis by pathologists.

Required to perform shift duties and call back duties

Responsibilities

• To maintain proper inventory levels of all supplies via the laboratory computer system and take appropriate actions to rectify any deficiencies.
• To review daily quality control (QC) results and discuss with Consultant Pathologists to improve areas of deficiencies.
• To ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines, participating in hospital quality assurance programs, audit process, etc.
• To assist the Senior Medical Technologist or Section Manager and Consultant Pathologists / Medical Director in supervision, problem solving and quality control / safety of the Histology Department.
• To assist the Senior Medical Technologist or Section Manager in planning purchases, budgeting, audit, etc. To act as deputy or in-charge of the Histology Department in the absence of Senior Medical Technologist or Section Manager.
• Supervise junior or new staff.
• To be responsible for on-the-job training of new staff.
• To be involved in the preparation and maintaining current work instruction manuals and assist in ensuring follow through by staff.
• Supports flexible staffing requirements in the department. Any other duties as assigned from time to time by management.

Qualifications and Experiences

• Recognized Certificate in Medical Laboratory
• Technology, Science degree, Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent.
• Five years' experience in a histology laboratory. Prior experience in senior grade preferred.
• Proficient and skillful in histology work processes / quality control.
• Interpersonal, communication and computer skills

Additional Information

• Technical Competency Successful completion of various section training checklists and acquires the necessary job knowledge for effective job performance.
• Communication Skill Interact effectively in conveying job information both oral and written Computer Skill Able to work with the computer system in the lab.
• Training and Teaching To carry out on-the-job training for new staff/trainees.
• Problem Solving Skill
• Able to independently troubleshoot problems that arise and resolve problems in consultation with the superior.