- Routine sample processing such as spinning and aliquoting of patient samples.
- Routine qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses on blood, CSF (cerebrospinal fluid), urine, stool and other body fluids.
- Routine haematology procedures and bacteriological procedures including plating and gram/afb stains.
- Routine immunology and serology procedures.
- Routine microscopy procedures.
- Follows Laboratory policy for registration, billing, identification, processing, reporting, result retrieval and record/specimen keeping.
- Maintains a clean and well organised work area.
- Complies and maintains all applicable safety regulations in the Laboratory.
- Maintains proper inventory levels of all Clinical Laboratory consumables and reagents and informs senior staff if supply is low.
- Reviews all daily QC results and discuss any problems with senior staff.
- Checks the performance of all instruments and equipment in the Laboratory and to report any equipment which is not functioning properly.
- Complies with all regulatory guidelines, participating in CAP proficiency testing programs and in hospital quality assurance programs.
- Participates in a routine maintenance program for instruments and in on-going continuing education and professional development programs.
- Develops rapport with the Laboratory business office, nursing and other ancillary medical staff, as well as with other hospital departments.
- Supports flexible staffing requirements in the department and participates in shift duties.
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time by clinical supervisor.
- Recognised Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent. Recognised Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology or Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years experience in clinical Laboratory.
- Able to commit to weekend/public holiday when required.
- Willingness to adapt and quick learning abilities
- Ability to lead, supervise, guide and train subordinates are essential
- Confident, resilient, result oriented and a team player
- Possess decision making capability for problem solving and able to work with general public and capable of handling hostile or disgruntled patients
- Should also possess good analytical skills and work well under pressure
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Singapore - Mount Elizabeth Hospital
1 month ago
Description
The Role
Working in the laboratory environment to perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures while rotating through various clinical sections and work shift to deliver accurate, reliable and precise test results in a prompt and efficient manner which assists the physicians in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patients' condition.
Key accountabilities
Clinical section - responsible to perform, depending on the section posted, a variety of test procedures according to the standards set in the Laboratory with little direct supervision by a senior staff:
Administrative section - responsible to perform registration of patient samples, handling telephone inquiries by clients and printing and faxing of patient results with minimal supervision by a Client Service Supervisor.