Additionally, the role requires maintaining confidentiality, collecting data for audits, and supporting the distribution of pathology consumables. Candidates should possess a professional attitude towards patient care, and applications will be evaluated based on the outlined criteria in the job description.
Laboratory Support Workers (Band 2/3)
We require laboratory support staff to work with qualified scientists to perform basic sample preparation and data entry.
Band 2 dependant on any previous relevant experience.
A flexible approach to working hours is required as the Department provides a 24/7/365 service.
The successful candidate(s) will work as part of a busy multidisciplinary team and have a positive professional approach to patient care.
Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification attached below, and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. This information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
About us
To act as the first point of contact for the pathology department, dealingwith a wide range of enquiries including confidential matters.
o To receive and assess the suitability of laboratory pathologicalspecimens for analysis.
o To check patient identification details and assign a laboratory number.
o To distribute specimens to relevant pathology sections, fast-trackingurgent, clinic, and labile samples as appropriate.
o To input patient demographics, clinical details and assay requests intothe laboratory computer system.
o Preparation of samples for diagnostic testing, including centrifugation,aliquoting and allocation to appropriate analyser racking.
o Analysis of specimens using simple benchtop analysers, includingquality control of these instruments under the supervision of qualifiedBiomedical Scientists.
o Printing, sorting and despatching of laboratory reports.
o Collection of data for audits.
o Distribution of Pathology consumables from main stores.
o To maintain confidentiality of information regarding the patient at alltimes
o To assist in keeping the workplace clean and tidy, including preparationof laboratory disinfectants.
o To work within the Pathology Reception Standard OperatingProcedures and general laboratory policies and procedures.
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