Medical Laboratory Technologist - Blood Transfusion Service
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- Performs laboratory testing for Blood Transfusion Services' specimens in accordance to the policies and procedures as outlined in the work instructions.
- Checks that results are accurate and investigates any delta flags / unusual results before certifying the results in a timely manner.
- Ensures that all records (e.g. transfusion records, transfusion reaction records, transfusion release forms) are appropriately completed and filed (manually or electronically).
- Prepares and issues blood and blood products (including emergency, uncross-matched blood) for transfusion in accordance to the policies and procedures as outlined in the work instructions.
- Advises doctors and nurses on patient preparation, issuing of blood and blood products, administration and return of those products, storage requirements, and special precautions.
- Performs quality control on reagents, standards, controls, and all other testing materials and follows up with corrective actions, if required.
- Troubleshoots instrument malfunction or unacceptable quality control results, and initiates corrective action when necessary.
- Organises work according to urgency, e.g. release of emergency, uncross-matched blood.
- Complies with the requirements set by the various licensing, regulatory and accrediting agencies. Participates in internal and external quality assurance programmes, e.g. CAP and RCPA.
- Supports the Section Leader in operational and administrative matters.
- Preferably Bachelor's Degree in Laboratory Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or any other equivalent qualification.
- Candidates with Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or any other equivalent qualification may be considered for the position of Junior Medical Technologist.
- Possesses team work, good organisation, coordination, communication, and computer skills.
- Able to work 3-rotating-shift work patterns, including staggered and extended working hours, and coverage after hours and on weekends and public holidays to meet the needs of the department and hospital.
- Performs laboratory testing for Blood Transfusion Services' specimens in accordance to the policies and procedures as outlined in the work instructions.
- Checks that results are accurate and investigates any delta flags / unusual results before certifying the results in a timely manner.
- Ensures that all records (e.g. transfusion records, transfusion reaction records, transfusion release forms) are appropriately completed and filed (manually or electronically).
- Prepares and issues blood and blood products (including emergency, uncross-matched blood) for transfusion in accordance to the policies and procedures as outlined in the work instructions.
- Advises doctors and nurses on patient preparation, issuing of blood and blood products, administration and return of those products, storage requirements, and special precautions.
- Performs quality control on reagents, standards, controls, and all other testing materials and follows up with corrective actions, if required.
- Troubleshoots instrument malfunction or unacceptable quality control results, and initiates corrective action when necessary.
- Organises work according to urgency, e.g. release of emergency, uncross-matched blood.
- Complies with the requirements set by the various licensing, regulatory and accrediting agencies. Participates in internal and external quality assurance programmes, e.g. CAP and RCPA.
- Supports the Section Leader in operational and administrative matters.
- Preferably Bachelor's Degree in Laboratory Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or any other equivalent qualification.
- Candidates with Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or any other equivalent qualification may be considered for the position of Junior Medical Technologist.
- Possesses team work, good organisation, coordination, communication, and computer skills.
- Able to work 3-rotating-shift work patterns, including staggered and extended working hours, and coverage after hours and on weekends and public holidays to meet the needs of the department and hospital.