Pathology Assistant (PA) staff have a supporting role in the work of the laboratory and will move through different areas of the department according to a rota.
Their role will include unpacking, sorting, booking‑in and processing patient samples. They will assist Biomedical Scientist staff by carrying out non‑interpretative laboratory procedures. They will prepare reagents for use in the laboratory, run autoclaves, liaise with wards and GP surgeries, and perform general housekeeping tasks. PA staff will be trained in‑house to perform these and other duties, and to troubleshoot when required.
Responsibilities
* unpacking, sorting, booking‑in and processing patient samples.
* assist Biomedical Scientist staff in carrying out non-interpretative laboratory procedures.
* prepare reagents, run autoclaves, liaise with wards and GP surgeries, and perform general housekeeping tasks.
* receive in‑house training to perform duties and troubleshoot when required.
* enter data onto systems, book and handle patient samples, pack specimens, prepare reagents, and perform analytical procedures such as urine testing.
* provide information to colleagues and service users based on knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory procedures.
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