Junior Medical Technologist, Paediatrics(9701)

Overview • As a Junior Medical Technologist, you will be responsible for delivery of patients’ service in the work area in a personalised, specialised and cost-effective way in accordance to established hospital policies, procedures and standard of practices. • You will also be required to provide laboratory support for all clinical cases that require Lung Function tests, Allergy tests and Sleep monitoring studies. Job Responsibilities • Co-operate with doctors and other health-care providers in the smooth delivery of services to patients. • Ensure that all procedures scheduled for patients are performed well and to oversee the Lab’s smooth operations daily. • Perform a variety of pulmonary function tests (eg spirometry, NIOX-ENO, static lung volumes, Impulse Oscillometry, diffusion capacity, bronchial provocation tests) and sweat testing as requested by clinicians. • Perform allergy tests as requested by clinicians. • Monitor and optimise utilisation of procedure rooms. • Responsible for preliminary test reporting, record results in computer system and ensure reports are given to the doctor-in-charge to vet. • Ensure accuracy and reproducibility in the performance of each test and accurate documentation of results within stipulated timeframe. • Coordinate with various departments /clinics/wards on urgent requests for Lung Function test and Allergy test procedures as ordered by doctors. • Ensure maintenance and replacement of Lab equipment, instruments and inventories on fixed assets are carried out and properly documented. • Ensure that stock inventory and consumables are adequately maintained, replenished and that there is proper and economical usage. • Initiate, follow up and complete procurement of skin prick extracts, lancets and other equipment in a timely manner to ensure that there are no preventable stock shortages and all extracts are within validity period. • Ensure that all equipment and instruments are checked / calibrated and in good working condition including emergency equipment. • Supervise, coach and guide staff (including new staff) to deliver excellent patient care and clinical duties toward meeting organisational goals. • Develop, implement and evaluate quality standards on clinical procedures in laboratory. • Manage patients’ feedback/enquiries, perform service recovery and provide information when appropriate. • Attend to telephone enquiries / calls and trace results when requested. • Assist in patients’ registration and make appointments. • Lead or participate in service quality activities / program. • Attend in-service lectures and course. • Keep a statistical report of the lab’s output. • Any additional responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor(s). Job Requirements • Diploma in Medical Science / Biotechnology. • 2 - 3 years of related work experience in clinical service preferred. • Have good computer literacy. • Possess good interpersonal and communication skills. • Excellent organizational and time management skills, willingness to learn, have good initiative and be self-motivated. • Keen to work with children in a clinical environment.