An opportunity has arisen within the Pathology Department at Lincoln County Hospital for a part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant post based in the Blood Sciences Pathology Department.
This is an important role, supporting the Pathology Department, and is suitable for individuals who like a variety of duties. Experience of computer input work is essential and applicants should be able to demonstrate current skills.
The candidate should be literate and numerate, GCSE Grade C or above in mathematics and English would be an advantage as would previous laboratory or health care experience and familiarity with medical terminology.
Hours: The post-holder will be expected to work a late shift of 3.75 hours over 4 days a week (Mon-Fri). The hours will be 16:15 - 20:00 and the specific days of work will be reviewed with the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of the multidisciplinary Blood Sciences laboratory after appropriate training and completion of the relevant in-house competencies.
As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, your main role is to assist Biomedical Scientists with their lab work. You will receipt and process a variety of biological samples. You will also be trained to work in phlebotomy, taking blood from patients.
In order to achieve this, you will need:
* attention to detail
* good manual dexterity
* computer skills, for example, recording patient information
* teamwork skills
* excellent communication skills
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