Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technologist, NUHS Diagnostics*

National University Health System; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Health System in Singapore is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to manage daily laboratory operations, perform phlebotomy, ECG and spirometry, and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

The role covers specimen handling, laboratory analysis, point-of-care testing, and maintaining accurate documentation while delivering professional patient care and collaborating with NUP and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Medical Laboratory/Biomedical Science or related field.
• Experience in clinical laboratory settings is advantageous; training provided.
• Experience in phlebotomy and heel prick sampling is advantageous; training provided.
• Effective communication in vernacular languages is an asset.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with good problem solving skills.
• Positive attitude in resolving hostile and disgruntled patients professionally.
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills and enjoy working as a team.
• Computer literate – knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient registration, specimen reception, preparation and packing of specimens.
• Perform laboratory analysis and operate instruments according to work instruction.
• Perform point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, ECG and spirometry procedures.
• Verify and report accurate results in timely fashion; investigate anomalies.
• Perform daily quality control checks and troubleshoot as required.
• Ensure proper documentation and records for traceability (e.g. QC and maintenance checklist).
• Assist to resolve patient queries and elevate to centre-IC when necessary.
• Adhere to work safety guidelines and infection control protocols.
• Assist centre-IC in tasks as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

Spirometry

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Medical Laboratory/Biomedical Science degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Reporting to Centre-IC, the Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) is responsible for the daily operations and administration of laboratory to ensure compliance to regulations and accreditation standards. This includes daily routine laboratory work, performing phlebotomy, electrocardiogram and spirometry. The MLT is responsible to maintain professional care to patients and works closely with NUP and other stakeholders.

Job scope

• Perform patient registration, specimen reception, preparation and packing of specimens
• Perform laboratory analysis (e.g. Urine microscopy, full blood count, HbA1c), operate and maintain instruments according to work instruction.
• Perform point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, ECG and spirometry procedures.
• Responsible to verify and report accurate results in timely fashion; investigates and reports any anomalies.
• Responsible to perform daily quality control check and troubleshoot as required.
• Ensure proper documentations and records for traceability (e.g. acknowledgement on QC and maintenance checklist after completion).
• Assist to resolve patient’s queries and elevate to centre-IC when necessary.
• Adhere to work safety guidelines and infection control protocols to ensure staff and patient safety.
• Assist centre-IC in tasks as assigned.

Qualification

• Degree in Medical Laboratory/Biomedical Science or related fields.
• Prior experience working at clinical laboratory at public or private healthcare establishment is advantageous but training will be provided
• Experience in phlebotomy and heel prick sample collection will be advantageous but training will be provided
• Effective communications and ability to converse in vernacular languages is an asset
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and with good problem solving skills
• Possess positive attitude in resolving hostile and disgruntled patients professionally
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines
• Good interpersonal relationship skills and enjoy working as a team
• Computer literate – knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint will be advantageous

Candidates who are looking for Full Time/Part Time employment.