Laboratory Aide – Fixed Term - State-of-the-art Hospital

Job Title: Laboratory Aide – Fixed Term

Department: Laboratory – Specimen Reception

Reports to: Chief Medical Scientists/Senior Medical Scientists

Overall Purpose of Job

To assist in routine processing and co-ordinating of the Laboratory service in accordance with the mission, values, vision and strategic plan of the Hospital.

This role will require the ability to work across laboratory disciplines, under the direction of the Laboratory Management team.

Key Responsibilities and Service Delivery

§ Prioritises and organises work during busy periods and co-ordinates multiple concurrent testing.

§ Assists laboratory scientific staff in the specimen reception function and the pre-analytical stage of specimen analysis.

§ Assists in the preparation of reagents, media and disinfectants as appropriate.

§ Collects, delivers and records specimens and reports throughout the Hospital, as required.

§ Assists with the printing and sorting of laboratory labels and reports.

§ Cleans and tidies the laboratory.

§ Co-operates with the relevant staff for new ideas and technologies according to the Hospital policies.

§ Participates as required in the registration and custody of Laboratory stocks in accordance with policy.

§ Participates in professional development, through self learning and formal courses or informal on the job training.

Staff Management

§ Participates as required in the training of the laboratory team.

§ Is a professional, punctual and dedicated member of the laboratory team promoting open communication.

§ Communicates clearly and courteously to members of the laboratory team and all clients of the Hospital.

Health and Safety

§ Participates in ensuring that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act as within hospital policy.

Quality

§ Ensure tasks undertaken are as directed by laboratory policies and procedures.

Review

§ Achievement of laboratory and personal objectives is facilitated by review.

§ Participates in review process as outlined by the Laboratory Management team.

Any other duties deemed appropriate to the post. Please note that the duties of this post may change over time.

Skills:

Laboratory Aide Scientist

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