WOODLANDSHEALTH PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time Medical Laboratory Technologist in North Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 6,270 - Ricebowl

JOB PURPOSE

The Medical Laboratory Technologist role involves analysis of specimens from patients for the purposes of diagnosis, prevention, prognosis, and treatment of disease. The specimens include blood, urine, other body fluids, and tissue. The Medical Laboratory Technologist supports Junior Medical Laboratory Technologists, Senior Medical Laboratory Scientists, and pathologists in the total test process (pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical).

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific

i. Perform, verify and validate testing of specimens from patients.

ii. Perform calibration, validation, and preventive maintenance on laboratory analysers and other laboratory equipment.

iii. Perform and certify quality control of laboratory analysers, including point-of-care testing devices (where applicable). Perform testing of specimens from quality assurance programme surveys.

iv. Maintain inventory according to lean management practices.

v. Obtain information from medical history (including previous laboratory investigations) relevant to interpretation of current test results.

vi. Ensure that processing of specimens is performed in compliance with protocols, accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.

vii. Provide training, competency assessment, and supervision of junior medical technologists, medical technologists, and phlebotomists (where applicable).

viii. Assessing patient needs, reviewing patient history, and determining the reason(s) for drawing blood.

ix. Preparing specimens for transportation, including labelling of sample tubes vials accurately.

x. Coordinate initial orientation, training and competency testing for all new phlebotomy staff.

xi. Perform specimen reception, order entry and other duties in laboratory, as assigned.

General

i. Perform duties in a professional manner, commensurate with academic and technical skills and training.

ii. Adhere to laws, regulations, and hospital procedures and policies.

iii. Uphold the visions and practices of Woodlands Health.

iv. Fulfil continuing medical education requirements.

v. Participate in quality improvement programmes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education, training and experience

i. Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science or equivalent

ii. Diploma with relevant experience and competency

iii. Minimum of two years of working in a clinical laboratory

iv. ASCPi certificate is preferred

Attributes

i. Problem-solving

ii. Multi-tasking

iii. Teamwork

Others

i. Shift work

ii. Long hours of standing up during work

iii. Exposure to biological and chemical hazards

Woodlands Hospital (WH) provides care for the Northern population in Singapore and is designed to ensure seamless transition of care, promote health, and encourage community integration.

Spanning an area covering 7.66 hectares, WH includes an integrated acute and community hospital with a 1,000-bed capacity offering the full range of healthcare services encompassing acute, sub-acute, rehabilitative and transitional care. Provisions are in place to expand to a total of 1,400 beds to meet future needs. Along with other specialist services at the Medical Centre, WH operates the Women’s Health & Specialist Centre and Children’s Clinic for women and children in the North. The premises also house​ 400 beds in its long-term care facilities and is fully integrated with the 1.5-ha Woodlands Healing Garden.

Committed to Adding Years of Healthy Life to our community, WH has been serving and empowering residents in their health journey since 2016. WH also introduced initiatives to improve the right-siting and accessibility of care, such as the GPFirst Programme in the North and the NurseFirst helpline. WH is a member of NHG Health, a leading public healthcare provider in Singapore recognised for its quality clinical care and its commitment in enabling healthier lives.