Medical Laboratory Assistant, Specimen Reception

Job overview

• Collect incoming deliveries from pathology reception including self-test samples for hr HPV Unpack, check and label gynaecological specimens Perform specimen data entry tasks using the Enterprise Laboratory information management system (LIMS) Perform printing the self test samples labels using the Lab Reach system Work to clearly defined hourly productivity targets applicable to the job role Assist in the HPV sorting room by checking and sorting request forms according to their recalls, pulling out histories, matching request forms and slides plus scanning documents into the DART database. Perform other tasks such as locating request forms for investigations and doing data entry for rejects team

Main duties of the job

• To receive and check samples and request forms reaching the laboratory from our service users including self-test samples for hr HPV To separate samples received in error for different departments when necessary Entering patient details onto the Enterprise laboratory information management system(LIMS) and looking up + printing previous patient history on CSMS system Perform printing the self test samples labels using the Lab Reach system To liaise with users regarding errors in patient and specimen identification, returning of samples to the sender when appropriate, and recording errors Maintenance of a high standard of work, checking specimen and request details, any non-conformity brought to the attention of a senior member of staff To comply with the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) health and safety procedures and laboratory codes of practise at all times and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures To follow laboratory procedures as detailed in departmental standard operating procedures (SOP) Assist in the HPV sorting room by checking and sorting request forms according to their recalls, pulling out histories, matching request forms and slides plus scanning documents into the DART database Perform other tasks such as locating request forms for investigations and doing data entry for rejects team To carry out duties within the Cytology Department as and when required by the Laboratory Manager

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To receive and check samples and request forms reaching the laboratory from our service users including self-test samples for hr HPV To number samples and forms with a unique identifier and place specimen containers in processing racks To separate samples received in error for different departments when necessary Entering patient details onto the Enterprise laboratory information management system(LIMS) and looking up + printing previous patient history on CSMS system Perform printing the self test samples labels using the LabReach system To liaise with users regarding errors in patient and specimen identification, returning of samples to the sender when appropriate, and recording errors Maintenance of a high standard of work, checking specimen and request details, any non-conformity brought to the attention of a senior member of staff To comply with the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) health and safety procedures and laboratory codes of practise at all times and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures To follow laboratory procedures as detailed in departmental standard operating procedures (SOP) Assist in the training of new starters Assist in the HPV sorting room by checking and sorting request forms according to their recalls, pulling out histories, matching request forms and slides plus scanning documents into the DART database Perform other tasks such as locating request forms for investigations and doing data entry for rejects team To carry out duties within the Cytology Department as and when required by the Laboratory Manager