Medical Laboratory Technologist

Overview*

To perform laboratory procedures and related activities to provide a quality laboratory service to our customers, both internal and external.

Job Responsibilities*

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

• Receive laboratory specimens through main Pneumatic Tube delivery system and over the counter and reject those that are unsuitable for analysis.
• Operate the Laboratory Information System to perform functions such as order entry (only if required), sample receipt, result query and result entry.
• Sort and arrange specimens in collection bins for different sections and dispatch samples to the correct benches. Perform simple processing and sorting.
• Manage specimen movement for inhouse and send out test. To ensure specimens are packed according to test catalogue for send-out test.
• Receive and response enquiries from customers at reception and escalate to suitable personnel when they are unclear.
• Perform laboratory test. Perform all procedures in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Alert appropriate personnel of critical values.
• Undertake preventive maintenance on laboratory instrumentation. Notify appropriate laboratory personnel when laboratory instruments malfunction.
• Notify appropriate laboratory personnel when test kits, reagents or other supplies should be re-ordered.
• Report any adverse incidents to senior member of staff.
• Perform shift duties as required.
• Keep current with new instrumentation, techniques, and procedures by attending/participating in appropriate workshops, seminars, and in-service education classes.
• Comply with good laboratory practice as set out by the laboratory Accreditation Programme of the College of American Pathologist and Singapore regulatory agencies.
• Receive and resolve queries from customers.
• Promptly carry out instruction(s) of senior staff with regards to work procedures and duties.
• Comply with all requirements of the Laboratory Safety Manual.
• Comply to DLM Workplace Etiquette in line with NUHS Core Values
• Perform and interpret results of QC and take corrective action.
• Conduct in-service education and continuing education classes.
• Assist with planning of staff roster as required.
• Coach trainees and new staff if assigned.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities (20%)

• Assist in the evaluation of new laboratory methodologies.
• Undertake back-up procedures in the event of emergencies such as downtime.
• Participate in routine laboratory administrative work such as filling, processing of deliver order, invoices etc.
• Any other duties as assigned by RO and/or Section Leader.
• Assist with drafting and updating laboratory protocols when required.
• Participate and contribute to project teams as required.

Requirements*

BSc or equivalent to Medical Laboratory Science

Required Competencies and Capabilities (Skills, Experiences and Professional Licenses)

• Preferably with 1 to 2 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience.
• Good laboratory skills.
• Good general health and no colour blindness.
• Basic computer literacy in proficiency in laboratory information system.
• Service oriented and customer focused.
• Good team player and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and good time management.

If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact ‘careers_alexandra@nuhs.edu.sg’ to understand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading.

*Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.

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