Medical Laboratory Assistant-Specimen Reception

Job overview

Band 2 - Medical Laboratory Asst-Specimen Reception

The purpose of this job is to assist in the preparation of analytical work for Blood Sciences Department across a range of scientific disciplines under the supervision of the specimen reception manager and registered biomedical scientists. You are required to communicate with pathology staff, hospital staff, porters, drivers and couriers.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the departmental work as instructed, following SOPs under the supervision of the laboratory managers, team leaders and / or Biomedical Scientist staff. Receipt of a wide range of clinical samples into the department from hospital staff, clinic staff and transport services. Assesses samples for urgency and sorts by discipline. Ensures sample detail matches request form detail and assigns unique laboratory number to sample and form, requiring complete accuracy and attention to details.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details on the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.