Senior /Medical Technologist (Lung Function/ Sleep Lab), Paediatrics

at  NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SINGAPORE PTE LTD

OVERVIEW

The candidate will be responsible for providing laboratory support for all clinical cases that require lung function tests, allergy tests and sleep monitoring studies. He/She will also be responsible for the delivery of patients’ service in the work area in a personalised, specialised and cost-effective way in accordance to established hospital policies, procedures and standard of practices in Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children’s Medical Institute.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Medical Science / Bio –Technology
• 2 - 3 years of related work experience in clinical service
• Have good computer literacy.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, willingness to learn, have good initiative and be self-motivated
• Be keen to work with children in a clinical environment

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (80%)

• Co-operate with doctors and other health-care providers in smooth delivery of services to patients.
• Ensure that all procedures scheduled for patients are performed well and to oversee the Lab’s smooth operations daily.
• Perform a variety of pulmonary function tests (eg spirometry, NIOX-ENO, static lung volumes, Impulse Oscillometer, diffusion capacity, bronchial provocation tests) and sweat testing as requested by clinicians
• Perform allergy tests as requested by clinicians.
• Monitor and optimize utilization of procedure rooms.
• Responsible for preliminary test reporting.
• Record results in computer system and ensure reports are given to the doctor-in-charge to vet.
• Ensure accuracy and reproducibility in the performance of each test and accurate documentation of results within stipulated timeframe.
• Ensure that a copy of patients’ reports is filed in orderly manner for easy retrieval.
• Coordinate with various departments /clinics/wards on urgent requests for lung function test and allergy test procedures as ordered by doctors.
• Ensure maintenance and replacement of Lab equipment, instruments and inventories on fixed assets are carried out.
• Ensure that stock inventory and consumables are adequately maintained, replenished and that there is proper and economical usage.
• Initiate, follow up and complete procurement of skin prick extracts, lancets and other equipment in a timely manner to ensure that there are no preventable stock shortages and all extracts are within validity period.
• Ensure that all equipment and instruments are checked / calibrated and in good working condition including emergency equipment.
• Ensure that all service maintenance of equipment is carried out and documented.
• Act as a resource person on clinical, service and training matters.
• Supervise, coach and guide staff (including new staff) to deliver excellent patient care and clinical duties toward meeting organisational goals.
• Develop, implement and evaluate quality standards on clinical procedures in laboratory.
• Manage patients’ feedback/enquiries, perform service recovery and provide information when appropriate.
• Oversee Lab physical ambience – a clean, tidy and safe environment

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (20%)

• Attend to telephone enquiries / calls and trace results when requested.
• Assist in patients’ registration and make appointments.
• Lead or participate in service quality activities / program.
• Attend in-service lectures and course.
• Keep a statistical report of the lab’s output.
• Assume any additional responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor(s).