Associate Medical Laboratory Technologist, NCIS

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Associate Medical Laboratory Technologist, NCIS Job ID: 7794 Job Function: Allied Health Institution: National University Hospital Overview* To perform laboratory diagnostic procedures and related activities so as to provide a quality laboratory service to our customers, both internal and external. Job Responsibilities* Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%) Receive laboratory specimens and reject those that are unsuitable for analysis. Operate the Laboratory Information System to perform functions such as result query, order entry and result entry Perform waived tests and moderate complexity tests. Perform all procedures in accordance with laboratory protocols Alert appropriate laboratory personnel of critical values. Report any adverse incidents to senior member of staff. Prepare reagents and materials that require special handling to ensure reliability Receive and resolve queries from customers 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 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 Promptly carry out the instruction(s) of senior staff with regard to work procedures and duties Comply with good laboratory practice as set out by the Laboratory Accreditation Programme of the College of American Pathologists and Singapore regulatory agencies such as the Medical Audit & Accreditation Unit Comply with all requirements of the Laboratory Safety Manual. Comply with DLM Workplace Etiquette in line with NUHS Core Values. Secondary Duties and Responsibilities (20%) Demonstrate laboratory procedures to trainees and new staff. Guide Laboratory Technicians, Clerical Staff and Health Attendants in their work when required. Participate in routine laboratory administrative work such as filling, processing of deliveries orders and invoices. Any other duties as assigned by supervisor Requirements* Qualification Required and Area of Discipline Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science Required Competencies and Capabilities (Skills, Experiences and Professional Licences) Preferably with 1-2 years Clinical Laboratory experience Good laboratory skills Good general health and no colour blindness Basic computer skills Good initiative and attitude Good communication and interpersonal skills #J-18808-Ljbffr