MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT |SPIRE BUSHEY | PERMANENT |GREAT BENEFITS AND COMPETITIVE SALARY

Spire Bushey has an exciting entry level opportunity for a Medical Lab Assistant to work within the pathology department on a full time permenant Basis.

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including a science subject
• Experience of scientific laboratory functions
• Experience of reporting scientific results
• Experience of working to explicit instructions
• Experience of working in an independent sector medical laboratory.

JOB PURPOSE:

To perform clerical, technical and scientific work relating to the laboratory in a professional and competent manner, whilst being supervised by a professionally qualified member of staff at a hub pathology site.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake simple pathology investigations.
• Report factual data and information.
• Package samples for onward transport in a safe and timely manner
• Monitor and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues.
• Support point of care testing
• Support blood transfusion and Haemobank management
• To deal with all patients, referring clinician and consultant requests for information promptly and efficiently.
• Assist with research and development.
• Operate instrumentation for measuring pathology analytes.
• Maintain communication with people on routine pathology issues.
• Develop own personal development.
• Monitor and maintain health and safety and security for self and others.
• Contribute to the implementation of services.
• Ensure own actions promote quality