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Medical Technologist (Haematology / Blood Bank)

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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

  • 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
  • Routine sample processing such as spinning and aliquoting of patient samples.
  • Routine qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses of various samples
  • Routine haematology and blood bank procedures
  • Follows Laboratory policy for registration, billing, identification, processing, reporting, result retrieval and record/specimen keeping.
  • 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.
  • Supports flexible staffing requirements in the department and participates in shift duties.
  • Any other duties as assigned from time to time by clinical supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Recognised Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent. Recognised Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology or Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience in clinical Laboratory will be advantageous

Additional Information

  • 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