Medical Laboratory Assistant Biochemistry

6 months ago

Worcester, United Kingdom Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job description To provide support service to BMS staff Preparation and processing of simple laboratory tests, preparation and processing of Pathology samples involving Pre-Analytical procedures. To be proficient in the routine use of the Laboratory Information Management System. To co-ordinate the receipt and handling of samples and reports from other laboratories. To work in accordance with the departmental Quality Management System Key Duties: To accurately enter patient and request data onto the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), making appropriate amendments as required, so as to enable the performance of appropriate or indicated investigation(s) of biological specimens, and the issue of reports to the source of the request, within identified timescales.

A high degree of accuracy is required to ensure correct and complete clinical information is recorded so a correct interpretation of results can be made. To be proficient in all aspects of the routine use of the LIMS, in accordance with departmental procedures. Upkeep of stock in specimen reception area and perform general housekeeping duties. To respond to telephone calls from medical and nursing staff within the hospital, or staff from surgeries and clinics, so that requests for results, additional/urgent investigations and technical advice are dealt with to the satisfaction of the caller, in accordance with departmental procedures and within limits of knowledge and capability, referring calls to qualified / senior staff as appropriate.

To give out authorised results only, but only to appropriate staff as identified in the departmental Telephoning of Results procedure. To refer requests for technical advice to qualified Biomedical Scientists, as appropriate; to refer requests for clinical advice to Clinical Scientists / Consultants, as appropriate this is to ensure correct information is relayed to service users. To respond to any complaints that arise courteously, referring complainants to appropriate senior staff in all instances. To co-ordinate and participate in the scanning of request forms so that electronic images are readily available for the technical validation / clinical interpretation of results.

To ensure the document scanner is maintained fit for use at all times and to work in conjunction with senior BMS staff to ensure that any malfunctions are addressed and rectified promptly. To ensure request forms, and any other documents containing confidential information, are retained and discarded in accordance with Trust and departmental procedures. To be familiar and practise in accordance with Data Protection regulations. To assist senior staff within the department with general office and laboratory duties.

To take receipt of incoming mail and distribute throughout the department. To work in accordance with and maintain adherence to the safety standards outlined in the departmental Health and Safety Policy, thereby ensuring that the laboratory complies with regulatory requirements and is a safe, secure, clean and tidy working environment. To read, understand and practise in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all relevant tasks performed within the laboratory so as to ensure that such tasks are performed in a manner consistent with departmental policies. To respond appropriately to requests for laboratory consumables from wards, clinics and GP surgeries.

To develop an understanding of the function and use of Information Technology and electronic communications. To work under the direct and indirect supervision of qualified staff within the department. Direct supervision involves the provision of detailed training in all aspects of a procedure, with work being closely monitored and assessed. Indirect supervision occurs when the post holder has clearly demonstrated consistent competence in all aspects of a procedure and is directed to work with close inspection of practice no longer required.

To participate in mandatory training thus enabling the Trust to satisfy its regulatory requirements as an employer. To participate in and contribute to regular general departmental meetings that involve all staff to ensure that clear lines of communication are established and maintained thereby enabling discussion of and appropriate reaction to all issues pertaining to service provision and staff interests. To work in conjunction with all other staff, as directed, to achieve and maintain UKAS accreditation status, which demonstrates that the work carried out within the department is to clearly defined and nationally recognised high standards. To participate in departmental Quality Management activities in a manner commensurate with the post.

To participate in scheduled audit activities. The programme of activities shall include horizontal, vertical and examination audits, in addition to internal audit of the QMS. To identify and alert senior staff to any non-conformances to optimal / required practi

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