Sr / Medical Laboratory Technologist - Blood Transfusion Service

Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan Tock Seng Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform lab testing for Blood Transfusion Services. You will ensure accuracy of results, manage transfusion records, and assist with blood product preparation.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Diploma in a relevant field, with flexibility for 3-rotating shifts, including after-hours and weekends. Strong teamwork, organisation and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in a relevant laboratory field as stated.
• Candidates with Diploma may be considered for Junior Medical Technologist position.
• Requires teamwork, good organisation, coordination, communication and computer skills.
• Able to work 3-rotating-shift patterns including extended hours, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing for Blood Transfusion Services’ specimens according to work instructions.
• Checks results for accuracy and investigates delta flags before certifying results.
• Maintains and files transfusion records (manual or electronic).
• Prepares and issues blood and blood products for transfusion per procedures.
• Advises clinicians on patient preparation, issuing, storage, and precautions for blood products.
• Performs quality control on reagents, standards, controls and testing materials; initiates corrective actions if needed.
• Troubleshoots instrument malfunctions or QC issues and initiates corrective action.
• Organises work by urgency (e.g., emergency uncross-matched blood release).
• Complies with licensing/regulatory/accrediting requirements and participates in QA programmes.

Skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Coordination

Communication

Computer skills

Education

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

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

Job description

Job Summary

• Performs laboratory testing for Blood Transfusion Services’ 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.
• Ensures that all records (e.g. transfusion records, transfusion reaction records, transfusion release forms) are appropriately completed and filed (manually or electronically).
• Prepares and issues blood and blood products (including emergency, uncross-matched blood) for transfusion in accordance to the policies and procedures as outlined in the work instructions.
• Advises doctors and nurses on patient preparation, issuing of blood and blood products, administration and return of those products, storage requirements, and special precautions.
• Performs quality control on reagents, standards, controls, and all other testing materials and follows up with corrective actions, if required.
• Troubleshoots instrument malfunction or unacceptable quality control results, and initiates corrective action when necessary.
• Organises work according to urgency, e.g. release of emergency, uncross-matched blood.
• 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.
• Supports the Section Leader in operational and administrative matters.

Requirements

• Preferably Bachelor's Degree in Laboratory Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or any other equivalent qualification.
• Candidates with Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or any other equivalent qualification may be considered for the position of Junior Medical Technologist.
• Possesses team work, 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.