Senior/ Medical Laboratory Technologist_Contract (Dept of Lab Med - Haematology)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform diagnostic procedures and provide quality laboratory services. The role involves managing laboratory specimens, operating information systems, ensuring compliance with protocols, and continuous education. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science and 1-2 years of laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Medical Laboratory Science required.
• Preferably with 1-2 years Laboratory experience.
• Good laboratory skills and basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise reception of laboratory specimens and manage unsuitable samples.
• Operate the Laboratory Information System for various functions.
• Conduct internal audits and comply with laboratory protocols.

Skills

Good laboratory skills

Proactive and good attitude

Ability to multitask

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

To perform and interpret diagnostic procedures and undertake related laboratory activities in order to provide quality laboratory service to our customers, both internal and external.

Responsibilities and Duties

You will be responsible for the following:

• Participate in and, when necessary, supervise the reception of laboratory specimens and rejection of those that are unsuitable for analysis.
• Operate the Laboratory Information System to perform functions such as order entry, result entry, result collation & certification and result query.
• Perform all procedures in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Ensure that “critical values” are reported to appropriate personnel.
• Resolve queries from customers.
• Report adverse incidents to the supervisor.
• Perform, record and interpret results of quality control procedures and take corrective action where indicated.
• Undertake simple preventative maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and perform simple troubleshooting in the event of malfunction.
• Comply with laboratory inventory management procedures.
• Keep current with new instrumentation, techniques and procedures by attending/participating in appropriate workshops, seminars and in-service education classes.
• Conduct of in-service education and continuing education classes.
• Assist with planning of staff rosters as required.
• Perform shift duties as required.
• Coach trainees and new staff in laboratory procedure.
• Carry out the instruction(s) of senior staff with regard to work procedures and duties.
• To conduct internal audit.
• Comply with good laboratory practice as set out by the Laboratory Accreditation Programme of the College of American Pathologists and Singapore regulatory agencies such as the Medical Audit & Accreditation Unit.
• Ensure compliance with all requirement of the Laboratory Safety Manual.
• Comply with DLM Workplace Etiquette in line with NUHS Core Values.

Job Requirements:

Qualification:

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Medical Laboratory Science

Experience:

• Preferably with 1-2 years Laboratory experience
• Good laboratory skills
• Proactive and good attitude
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload as part of a team
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills