Medical Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago


Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) provide an essential role within all Pathology disciplines. This role involves the preparation and processing of patient samples. In addition, at WSFT we aim to embed quality within all Pathology teams and this will form a significant part of the MLA role. Performs a range of routine and non-routine healthcare science activities under supervision, e.g.

performs standard histological tests. Maintains clinical records in relation to activities carried out. Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced employees. To work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.

The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions. Maintain and promote professional image of pathology department NB: Post holder must not work outside their defined field of competence KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Laboratory Managers Quality Manager Laboratory Quality Leads Laboratory Training Officers Laboratory Health & Safety Link Persons Pathology colleagues Other healthcare colleagues Job responsibilities Technical and scientific Under supervision, perform a range of manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations accurately and efficiently. Responsible for sample receipt, numbering and data entry on to the computer system.

Use own judgement to identify, action and report mislabelled or mislaid specimens, unsuitable sample or process failure. Supports quality control processes. Participate in the day to day management of stock control and usage. Assist in the introduction of new techniques.

Clean and maintain equipment to achieve the optimum instrument performance and maintain a clean and safe working environment. Report any equipment faults to a biomedical scientist. Participate in processing samples for Research and Development, clinical trials and equipment testing. Communication Communicates with colleagues and clinicians, e.g.

provides test results by telephone as appropriate. Undertake reception duties, including communication with patients. Information resources Records test results/maintains integrity, accuracy of laboratory data, including data entered by self. Be able to record test results on the computer and manual systems in accordance with agreed standard operating procedures.

Assist in audits and where appropriate, propose service improvements within own area. Complete incident forms where appropriate. Education, Training and Development Support less experienced and other staff where required and demonstrates own work. Participates in appraisal process in line with current policies.

Participate in continual professional development. Responsible for personal education, training and competencies. Leadership and line management responsibilities Expected to carry out own workload unsupervisedwith senior colleague/manager available if required. Organises own work.



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