Medical Laboratory Technologist(10589) - Alexandra Hospital

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. #LI-SF1