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
• Service oriented and customer focused.
• Understands and meet NUHS CORE values.