Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Immunology Team which is part of Clinical Pathology on. This is a part -time role offering 15 hours / week only. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU REQUIRE MORE HOURS. The department provides a wide range of analytical, diagnostic, interpretative and consultative service to Hospitals, Clinics and GP Practices. You will be required to undertake basic laboratory tasks that are required for the smooth operation of this busy department.  The main purpose is to support the department in the delivery of a high quality diagnostic service. The lab opening hours are Mon- Fri 9-5pm. The successful applicant must have good interpersonal skills and demonstrate excellent relations to facilitate working in a team of BMS staff, as well as other healthcare professionals. High levels of concentration and attention to detail are required. This role involves occasional lifting/carrying/walking. You will be a strong team player with good organisational skills, but also able to deal with the pressure of managing your own work. A good standard of education (to GCSE level or equivalent) is necessary as are good keyboard skills. You should be flexible, methodical and organised with good communication skills. Full in-service training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

Sample management

Sample tracking

Stock takes

Telephone queries

Set up of assays

monitoring referral results

Requesting some tests

Dealing with lab housekeeping such as cleaning, removing waste, topping up PPE, collecting samples from other areas

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Follow laboratory processes for the referring of samples to external laboratories, using associated IT software where applicable

Be aware of and follow the systems and processes of the departments Quality Management System (QMS), interacting where appropriate via the QPulse system

Be aware of and input appropriately to the departments ISO 15189:2012 compliance processes

Demonstrate laboratory procedures to colleagues as part of the new staff induction training programme and assist in the coordination and training of MLA staff as appropriate

Perform sample reception duties including sample acceptance, receiving, sorting, labelling, bar coding and racking of samples on arrival.

9.         Load samples onto pre-analytical automation

10.       File, archive and retrieve samples, dispatch samples to referral sites as appropriate.

Perform clerical tasks including data input of patient demographics and request details and the filing, copying and retrieval of request forms.

Where applicable, accurately enter information onto the Pathology IT system following SOPs     Answer telephone enquiries and perform visitor reception duties.

Perform general house-keeping duties including safe disposal of waste, general cleaning and tidying

Perform pre analytical and track equipment cleaning, calibration and maintenance in accordance with documented schedules

Maintain stocks of laboratory supplies including ensuring adequate supplies of general laboratory items.

Comply with Trust policies and national legislation regarding confidentiality of patient information, the Data Protection Act 1998 and Health and Safety law.

Work flexibly and undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as required