Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist_Dept of Pathology (Contract)* 1

Responsible for diagnosis of the gynae and non-gynae samples by evaluating and interpreting the cells from patient samples. To assist in the supervision and maintenance of daily operations in the pathology laboratory.

Job Responsibilities

• The senior cytotechnologist should work independently and/or under the guidance of the pathologist and other health care professionals.
• Liaise with other departments to assist and ensure the smooth workflow in the laboratory.
• Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with local health and safety legislation and following recommendations of bodies such as NCCLS and OSHE.
• Ensure department’s compliance with good laboratory practices as set out by the Laboratory Accreditation Program of the College of American Pathologists and Singapore regulatory agencies such as the Medical Audit & Accreditation Unit.
• Participate in the primary and secondary diagnostic screening of the gynaecological and non- gynaecological samples.
• Provide FNA services for the specialists’ clinics, radiology/endoscopy department and wards.
• Assist and/or take initiative in contributing to quality improvement in clinical service.
• Supervise daily distribution of workload.
• Participate in quality control procedures, including the external quality assurance programs and to maintain high quality standards.
• Assist in trouble shooting and problem solving of all quality control and operational matters.
• Ensure that all enquiries and problems are handled in a courteous and professional manner.
• Must be proficient in the use of LIS (EPIC), the laboratory informative system.
• To ascertain professional competency by maintaining high levels of concentration required to provide good quality service
• Maintain all required log books/sheets for routine QC checks in the laboratory including staining, mounting, labeling and equipment maintenance.
• Familiar with and responsible for regular checking and updating of the laboratory Quality Assurance and Procedure Manuals.
• To support and assist in the training of resident pathologist as well as to actively participate in the training program for newly recruited cytotechs

Job Requirements

1. Degree in Biological/Life Sciences preferred
2. Possess a valid IAC (International Academy of Cytology) certificate in gynae and non-gynae Cytology or a recognized Cytology certificate from a recognized institution
3. 5 years of work experience with a degree, or 8 years of work experience in a Cytology laboratory preferred
4. Able to work independently and as a team member
5. Demonstrate strong problem solving abilities
6. Possess excellent organizational and communication skills