Sr/ Medical Laboratory Technologist - Biochemistry Lab

NHG Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan Tock Seng Hospital is seeking a Sr/Medical Laboratory Technologist for the Biochemistry Lab to perform a broad range of diagnostic tests and report results per established protocols. The role includes specimen handling, data entry, and ensuring specimen quality for testing.

The candidate will perform quality control, calibrate instruments, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and coordination abilities; strong communication and computer skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Laboratory Medicine or related field.
• Clinical Chemistry or Medical Laboratory Sciences knowledge preferable.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of diagnostic tests on patient specimens in Biochemistry.
• Report test results according to established protocols to assist clinicians.
• Handle receiving/sorting of specimens and data entry of test requests.
• Ensure result accuracy, investigate delta flags and report critical results promptly.
• Quality control of reagents, standards and testing materials; calibrate/maintain instruments.
• Troubleshoot instrument issues and take corrective actions as needed.
• Comply with licensing, regulatory and accreditation requirements; participate in QA programmes.
• Support Section Leader in operational and administrative matters.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Laboratory Medicine/Clinical Chemistry or related

Job description

Sr/ Medical Laboratory Technologist - Biochemistry Lab

Institution: Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Family Group: Allied Health

Job Summary

You will perform a wide variety of diagnostic tests on patient specimens and report results of the tests according to established protocols in the Biochemistry Section of the Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM) in Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) to help clinicians diagnose, treat diseases and monitor therapy.

• You will also perform receiving and sorting of specimens, assessing suitability of specimens for testing, data entry of test requests and rejection of specimens that are unsuitable for testing.
• Performs laboratory testing for specimens in accordance to the policies and procedures as outlined in the work instructions.
• Checks that results are accurate and investigates any delta flags / unusual results before certifying the results in a timely manner.Monitors and ensures that critical results are reported to the relevant healthcare personnel.
• Performs quality control on reagents, standards, controls and all other testing materials and follows up with corrective actions, if required.
• Calibrates and maintains instruments to ensure proper functioning of the instruments.
• Troubleshoots instrument malfunction or unacceptable quality control results and initiates corrective action when necessary.
• Complies with the requirements set by the various licensing, regulatory and accrediting agencies. Participates in internal and external quality assurance programmes, e.g. CAP and RCPA.
• Participates in the department’s continuing education programmes and the institution’s training and development programmes.
• Supports the Section Leader in operational and administrative matters.

Requirements

• Preferably Bachelor’s degree and above in Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or any other equivalent qualification.
• Possesses teamwork, good organisation, coordination, communication and computer skills.
• Able to work 3-rotating-shift work patterns, including staggered and extended working hours and coverage after hours and on weekends and public holidays to meet the needs of the department and hospital.