Genetic Technologist
4 weeks ago
Clinical Service1. Deliver the technical service of a section/subsection or designated area of work to nationally accepted standards (CPA or equivalent) with appropriate support to include the following: a. Follow standard operating procedures for the receipt, booking in,processing and analysis of samplesb. Review appropriate risk and COSHH assessments in areas relevant toown practise and abide by laboratory health and safety policiesc.
Undertake basic troubleshooting for failed analysesd. Validate quality of technical analysis, repeat and perform subsequentinvestigations following discussions with more senior technologists orclinical scientists according to defined criteriae. Draft routine normal reports on the patient database according to defined templatesf. Arrange dispatch of different types of samples.
Deal with queries relatingto the receipt and dispatch of samples, including products of conception(received for post-mortem examination), and other tissues.2. Establish, maintain, sub-culture and harvest cell cultures, or undertake DNA extraction, from a variety of biological specimens received which may be high risk (eg HIV, Hep C) and/ or derived from recognisable human or fetal parts, by all methods currently employed in the laboratory and to work safely under exposure to toxic substances which are hazardous to health.3. Identify unusual or failed results and bring them to the attention of senior technologist or scientists for further discussion4. Liaise with senior technical or scientific colleagues over availability of equipment, sample prioritisation, or requirement for supplementary cell cultures or chromosome preparations, when planning work schedules in designated areas of work, in accordance with laboratory protocols and under the supervision of the Section Head and/or Laboratory Director.5.
Laboratory Management7. Prepare reagents and media used in the processing and testing of samples, and safely handle toxic substances that are hazardous to health (e.g. PHA, colchicine8. Undertake appropriate duties to fulfil quality control programs, including recording of appropriate data according to operating procedures, validation and verification of new reagents and protocols.9.
Identify biological materials for safe disposal or storage, according todepartmental protocols. Dispose of hazardous chemicals and biohazard waste10. Undertake stock-control and ordering of routine reagents and consumables as required11. Take day to day responsibility for use of, daily maintenance, monitoring and care of instrumentation within the laboratory (to include safety, performance and temperature of equipment e.g.
biological safety cabinets, incubators, fridges and freezers). Staff12. Participate in the teaching and training of new members of staff or lessexperienced employees in own work area by demonstrating own work activities and routine practice.13.Advice other technologists and less experienced staff in areas such as sample processing, basic troubleshooting, organisation of work, setting up of instrumentation. Research and Service Development14.Assist clinical scientists in research and development projects which meet the overall objectives of the department.
The post holder will collaborate with all other staff, to be an effective team member, and achieve optimal use of resources22.Participate in internal quality control and internal and external quality assessment procedures23.Work within the section/subsection to ensure achievement of and adherence to the standards required of an accredited laboratory, in close liaison with the Quality manager and under the direction of the section head and laboratory director.24.Participate in the preparation of the department for accreditation.25.Implement laboratory record keeping processes and assist with retrieval and presentation of data as required26.Take responsibility with others for the maintenance of stocks of reagents and consumables to ensure the proper functioning of the laboratory and efficient use of resources. Ensure that all equipment is used appropriately and safely and that any faults are reported for immediate rectification27.Take responsibility with others for the daily maintenance of complexinstrumentation systems within the laboratory28.Participate in regular performance review and personal development planning29.Maintain confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Data Protection Act of 1984.30.Participate in out of hours duties, if required, in line with the Department Out of Hours Policy31.Work such hours as required for the effective and timely performance of his/her duties, as specified in the terms of the contract of employment32.Undertake any other duties commensurate with experience and job role as a result of changes to the service as agreed by the Consultant Head of Laboratory or Trust and reviewed as part of the annual staff appraisal
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Genetic Technologist
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