Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job overview

To work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant required for a busy Blood Sciences Reception. The job is based at the Dudley Russell's Hall  Clinical Chemistry site and involves 24/7 shift work - Monday to Sunday. The role will also involve travel to the other 4 Black Country Pathology Service sites as required.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will be an efficient and flexible member of the Reception area team providing a high quality diagnostic service through supporting the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory.

To undertake general Specimen Reception duties including the receipt, sorting, organisation and data entry for pathological specimens submitted to the Department for investigation.

To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Directorate especially in relation to Health & Safety and Quality

To receive, sort and organise pathological samples sent from a variety of sources including all areas from the Trust and General Practitioners for investigation.

Take part in the specimen entry process using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) (Winpath). Ensure that all samples / request forms are correctly matched and fulfil the specimen acceptance criteria of the Directorate. Highlight any discrepancies to a senior member of staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistant who would welcome the challenge to join our friendly team in this hospital laboratory. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a busy environment alongside a team of Consultants, Scientists and support staff.

Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment would be advantageous although full training and support relevant to your level of experience will be given to the successful applicant.

Aspects of sample reception and pre analytical treatment of samples, including referral out of samples, and general laboratory duties together with direct support of technical and scientific staff will be required to support the service to the department.

You will be expected to work across Blood Sciences which will include working late shifts, weekends, bank holidays and night working to ensure a 24-hour laboratory service.