Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technologist, NUHS Diagnostics* (3763)

Reporting to Centre-IC, the Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) is responsible for the daily operations and administration of laboratory to ensure compliance to regulations and accreditation standards. This includes daily routine laboratory work, performing phlebotomy, electrocardiogram and spirometry. The MLT is responsible to maintain professional care to patients and works closely with NUP and other stakeholders.

Job scope

• Perform patient registration, specimen reception, preparation and packing of specimens
• Perform laboratory analysis (e.g. Urine microscopy, full blood count, HbA1c), operate and maintain instruments according to work instruction.
• Perform point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, ECG and spirometry procedures.
• Responsible to verify and report accurate results in timely fashion; investigates and reports any anomalies.
• Responsible to perform daily quality control check and troubleshoot as required.
• Ensure proper documentations and records for traceability (e.g. acknowledgement on QC and maintenance checklist after completion).
• Assist to resolve patient’s queries and escalate to centre-IC when necessary.
• Adhere to work safety guidelines and infection control protocols to ensure staff and patient safety.
• Assist centre-IC in tasks as assigned.

Qualification

• Degree in Medical Laboratory/Biomedical Science or related fields.
• Prior experience working at clinical laboratory at public or private healthcare establishment is advantageous but training will be provided
• Experience in phlebotomy and heel prick sample collection will be advantageous but training will be provided
• Effective communications and ability to converse in vernacular languages is an asset
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and with good problem solving skills
• Possess positive attitude in resolving hostile and disgruntled patients professionally
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines
• Good interpersonal relationship skills and enjoy working as a team
• Computer literate – knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint will be advantageous

Note : Candidates who are looking for Full Time/Part Time employment are welcome to submit the job application to us