Job Description Summary

Responsible for performing laboratory testing assigned to the department. Recognize unusual test results and resolve discrepancies. Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues. Maintain knowledge of all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required to work effectively. Develop, draft, revise SOPs, training documents, validation/verification plans, test cases, and validation/verification summaries. Maintain excellent communication with the Department and other Laboratory Services personnel. Acts as a subject matter expert for the team, and assists with additional support for personnel.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000679 CHS - Special Hematology & Flow Cytometry (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Responsible for performing laboratory testing assigned to the department. Recognize unusual test results and resolve discrepancies. Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously including troubleshooting instruments and other problems/issues.  Maintain knowledge of all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required to work effectively.  Develop, draft, revise SOPs, training documents, validation/verification plans, test cases, and validation/verification summaries.  Maintain excellent communication with the Department and other Laboratory Services personnel. Acts as a subject matter expert for the team, and assists with additional support for personnel.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline required. Experience:  At least five years of clinical experience required.  Certification:  Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification required. Specialty certification or Master's Degree in a related field or leadership.  NOTE:  This is a Career Ladder Position.  Internal candidates are required to submit and meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements.  External candidates are required to complete Path and Lab ICCEE Career Ladder requirements within 1 year in position.

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