Medical Laboratory Technologist; Microbiology

Family Group:
Allied Health

JOB PURPOSE

The Medical Laboratory Technologist role involves processing and analysis of specimens from patients for the purposes of diagnosis, prevention, prognosis, and treatment of disease, and the entry, review and release of data pertaining to such specimens in the laboratory information system. 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).

• Perform testing on patient specimens in accordance with approved laboratory policies, work instructions, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Review, verify, validate, and certify test results promptly, including critical values and unusual findings where required.
• Review relevant clinical history and previous laboratory investigations to support the interpretation of current results.

• Perform calibration, validation, and routine maintenance of laboratory analysers and equipment; review maintenance checklists and temperature records.
• Participate in External Quality Assessment and Proficiency Testing programmes, including CAP, RCPA, and other assigned quality assurance surveys.
• Investigate unsatisfactory quality assurance results and implement follow-up actions where required.
• Conduct lot-to-lot verification and method validation or verification studies in accordance with laboratory requirements.
• Assist in conduct audits for MOH license /CAP accreditation

• Maintain reagents, consumables, and laboratory supplies in accordance with inventory management practices.

• Provide training, competency assessment, and supervision for students, interns, and junior Medical Laboratory Technologists, where applicable.
• Prepare, maintain, and update training materials.

• Support incident investigations, risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring activities.
• Assist with internal audits and audit reports, and conduct selected audits as assigned.
• Generate and monitor key performance indicators and support change-management initiatives that sustain high-quality laboratory services.
• Assist with roster planning and support the Section Leader and senior staff in operational and administrative matters.
• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.

• Perform duties in a professional manner, commensurate with academic and technical skills and training.
• Adhere to laws, regulations, and hospital procedures and policies.
• Uphold the visions and practices of Woodlands Hospital.
• Propose improvements to laboratory programme and services, co-lead Quality Improvement (QI) projects and initiatives, and participate in service quality improvement projects.

Education and Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical science or equivalent

• Diploma with at least six years of experience and proven competency
• Experience in culture reading is highly preferred.
• NTU Degree in Laboratory Science
• Certification such as ASCPi is preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience in a clinical microbiology and or molecular laboratory, with the ability to perform assigned work independently and escalate complex or unusual findings appropriately.
• Experience in routine microbiology and or molecular laboratory workflows, quality control, laboratory information systems, and analyser operation is preferred.

Technical Knowledge and Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge…