Senior Blood Transfusion Lab Technologist - Rotating Shifts

NHG Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan Tock Seng Hospital is seeking a Sr / Medical Laboratory Technologist for the Blood Transfusion Service in the Department of Laboratory Medicine. You will perform diagnostic tests on patient specimens and report results according to established protocols to aid clinicians in diagnosis and treatment.

You will check results, maintain transfusion records, and prepare blood products while advising clinicians on preparation, storage and administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Laboratory Medicine or related field.
• Diploma holders may be considered for Junior Medical Technologist.
• Able to work 3-rotating-shift patterns, including weekends and public holidays.
• Requires good organisation, coordination, communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing for Blood Transfusion Services’ specimens per work instructions.
• Verify results, investigate delta flags/unusual results, and certify results promptly.
• Maintain records (transfusion records, reaction records, release forms) accurately.
• Prepare and issue blood and blood products including emergency uncross-matched blood.
• Advise doctors and nurses on patient preparation, issuing and storage of products.
• Perform quality control on reagents, standards, controls and materials; take corrective actions when needed.
• Troubleshoot instrument malfunctions or QC issues and initiate corrective action.
• Organise workflow according to urgency, including emergency releases.
• Comply with licensing, regulatory and accreditation requirements; participate in QA programs.
• Support Section Leader in operational and administrative matters.

Skills

teamwork

organization

coordination

communication

computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Laboratory Medicine/ Biomedical Sciences/ Medical Laboratory Sciences/ Medical Technology/ Biological Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences

Diploma in Biomedical Sciences/ Medical Laboratory Sciences/ Medical Technology/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences (Junior Medical Technologist)

Tools

Job description

Tan Tock Seng Hospital is seeking a Sr / Medical Laboratory Technologist for the Blood Transfusion Service in the Department of Laboratory Medicine. You will perform diagnostic tests on patient specimens and report results according to established protocols to aid clinicians in diagnosis and treatment.

You will check results, maintain transfusion records, and prepare blood products while advising clinicians on preparation, storage and administration.