Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cellular Pathology

Job overview

Are you an enthusiastic individual looking to work as part of a busy Cellular Pathology team? Then look no further!

The role is not for the faint hearted and no two days look the same. This is a mixed role carrying out laboratory and clerical duties. These may include assisting Pathologists at cut up, retrieving material for MDTs and preparing MDT documentation, filing and general housekeeping duties.

You may be required to work in all areas of Cellular Pathology. You must be able to use Microsoft Office applications.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake a range of Pre Analytic duties for the Pathology Department which may include patient and specimen reception, printing/despatch of reports, mail preparation and telephone enquiries.

You will also be responsible for sample processing including the receipt, labelling and preparation of specimens for the departments of Pathology.

You will need good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are required. Please ensure you comply with the personal specification.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Communicate effectively with clinical staff, laboratory staff and external clients regarding advice/clarification of test requests in a professional and approachable manner.
• Answer the telephone in a clear and concise manner ensuring all results given & received are logged.
• Assist in effective verbal and written communication
• Communicate, as appropriate, using information technology.
• Order stock from Main Stores to maintain adequate supplies of stock items.
• Supply stock to Wards/Departments and GP practices as requested in a timely manner.
• Receive delivery of supplies for other Departments and notify of arrival.
• Report any issues and complaints to appropriate person
• Report on delivery of goods & services
• Record date and time & sort all relevant specimens coming into Pathology.
• Check that the correct specimen, collected under appropriate conditions has been supplied for investigations requested.
• Ensure urgent samples fast tracked through system
• Check sample and request form meet minimum data set requirements.
• Use computer accurately to input patient demographics using the laboratory CPR system.
• Learn and retain a good knowledge of Consultant/GP/Location and test codes.
• Correctly label samples with computer generated labels.
• Uses PC to find requested result enquiry information using agreed formats and procedures.
• Correctly and safely prepare, use and disinfect equipment e.g. centrifuge.
• Perform day to day maintenance & load, unload and top up of the consumables on analysers as appropriate
• Identify problems on mechanical systems, perform simple repairs, notify appropriate individual or call engineer if necessary.
• Sort printed reports, file and despatch to correct location
• Ensure report printers are constantly supplied with report paper.