Previous Working knowledge of histology laboratory bench areas and reception, test repertoire and specimen containers. Basic know.....
Previous Working knowledge of histology laboratory bench areas and reception, test repertoire and specimen containers. Basic knowledge of medical laboratory science. Knowledge of safety, including infectious diseases and dangerous chemicals. Knowledge of laboratory & hospital computer systems. A good standard of general education as demonstrated by GCSE in 4 subjects including Maths, Science and English as a minimum Good interpersonal skills, with ability to coordinate and direct others Calm and logical under pressure and able to cope with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. Able to keep accurate and detailed records Keyboard skills Manual dexterity Reception skills Capable of frequent and extended periods of concentration. Works accurately with good attention to detail. Good verbal communications and telephone manner. Exercises initiative in judgments involving straightforward job related facts and situations but applies the correct balance between using initiative and seeking direction & guidance Able to recognise and prioritise urgent specimens. Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately. Motivated and a positive attitude to team work. Ability to organise own work tasks and activities. Able to work well in a team Good hand / eye coordination where speed and accuracy are important. Able to cope with daily exposure to unpleasant and malodorous specimens Able to train less experienced staff Good hand and eye co-ordination with the manual dexterity to be able to be trained to cut histology tissue sections Able to assimilate new information and implement new / revised work procedures Previous NHS laboratory experience Reception and clerical experience Knowledge of laboratory computer system. Reception, clerical and keyboard experience. Monitor consumable stock levels including updating, checking, storing, reporting and initial stock control. Ordering stock and receipting goods received on a computer based system Identify requests / reports which will lead to private bills being generated and to action these as directed. Liaising with the Pathology Consultant and Clinical Scientific staff for the referral of pathological specimens, at all times being cognisant of the regulations governing such dispatch. Distribution and dispatch of material (post, specimens, goods.5 etc) includingreferrals to other laboratories. Specimen sorting, matching, labelling and distribution, including; prioritising urgent work, dealing with unsuitable specimens and implementing the departmental policy for rejecting specimens. Data entry and IT systems. Pre analytical specimen preparation and equipment loading, including fast trackreception and preparation for analyses of an urgent nature. Post analytical laboratory and clerical work. Clerical tasks including filing and retrieval of request forms, laboratory reception and use of office equipment. Performance of protocol (Standard Operating Procedure) determined, routine semi-automated & manual tests under BMS supervision. Operation and maintenance of mechanised laboratory equipment, following operating protocols. First line maintenance and fault finding on laboratory equipment. Maintenance and quality checks of out station equipment (Point of careequipment on wards). Technical laboratory support work (e.g. Weighing, measuring and making up reagents, specimen filing etc.) Preparation, distribution and result transmission of quality assurance material. To be aware of and adhere to the requirements, policies and procedures of the Quality Management System operating in Pathology. To apply the Universal Precautions policy at all times. Undertake appropriate mandatory training. To work as part of a team providing technical laboratory support to thelaboratories. To ensure staff deal with all samples in a safe manner which takes into account local Health and Safety policies and which observes rules of confidentiality at alltimes. Distribution and dispatch of material (post, specimens, goods etc) Specimen unpacking, sorting, matching, labelling and distribution, including; prioritising urgent work, dealing with unsuitable specimens and implementing the departmental policy for rejecting specimens. Patient and request data entry. Specimen preparation, including fast track reception and preparation for tests ofan urgent nature. Post laboratory and clerical work, including the dispatch of reports. Clerical tasks including filing and retrieval of request forms, laboratory receptionand use of office equipment. To be aware of and adhere to the requirements, policies and procedures of the Quality Management System operating in Pathology. To apply the Universal Precautions policy at all times. Undertake appropriate mandatory training. To work in a safe manner, in accordance with the Trust and Laboratory safety policies, using Personal protective equipment and other control measures when required To work safely with bio-hazardous materials adopting Universal Precautions as appropriate. To work safely with corrosive, flammable and other hazardous chemicals To use equipment in a safe and responsible manner To attend annual mandatory security, safety, fire and manual handling training To observe the immunisation policy of the laboratory To report accidents and near misses according to the laboratory protocol To observe departmental policies on Manual Handling procedures, Violence and Aggression, COSHH and general H&S. General cleaning, disinfection and maintenance of laboratory work benches and some laboratory equipment. To observe waste disposal protocols. To observe departmental and Trust rules on security.
