To work in support of qualified Biomedical Scientist in all sections of the Cellular Pathology department on a rotational basis as agreed with the Biomedical Scientist in charge.
To carry out preparatory work, including data entry, sample checking and preparation prior to analysis, preparation of reagents and consumables, general maintenance and cleaning of equipment, processing/analysis of samples under the supervision of qualified staff, production of reports, and maintenance of supplies.
To carry out duties in a manner that supports departmental targets and ensures compliance with standard operating procedures.
Main duties of the job
To undertake training necessary to fulfil the requirements of the Medical Laboratory Assistant training log book.
To carry out preparatory work on samples as required by the Chief Biomedical Scientist or his/her representative. To sort samples and distribute to relevant departments.
To receive pathology specimens from hospital staff and from patients in a courteous and helpful manner. To deal with minor problems that arise, following standard operating procedures.
To check for leaking specimens and deal with them according to standard procedures.
To remove specimens from plastic transport bags as required.
Where samples are labelled as Danger of Infection, to carry out the preliminary inspection of the samples and to remove from the bag if there is no spillage. To give identifying number as appropriate and to carry out initial preparation as set out in procedures for high risk samples.
To ensure that the specimens and appropriate request forms are correctly labelled and that specimens are in the correct container. If not, to take appropriate actions as set out in written procedures.
To interpret clinical information on request forms to ensure appropriate tests are carried out.
To label request forms and specimens with appropriate numbers as required.
To ensure that laboratory staff receive specimens in a timely manner and to notify the appropriate sections of any urgent specimens.
Qualifications / Training
Evidence of good secondary education
Experience
Working flexibly as part of a team, dealing with telephone enquiries & data entry.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
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