H&I SPECIMEN RECEPTION

• Logging and receiving all samples for typing and screening in the laboratory
• Separation and logging of HLA antibody screening samples as received
  The job description is an outline of the post as it is currently perceived by the hospital and will be subject to review and amendment. This job description will therefore be subject to change in light of the various strategies for the hospital and the development of the Clinical Directorate model and any future developments that arise and will evolve and change over time.
  Qualifications:

1 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, ETC.

(a) Candidates for appointment must possess:
(i) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Science from the Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT).
Or
(ii) Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biomedical Science, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT).
Or
(iii) Bachelor in Science Honours degree in Biomedical Science from the Joint University College Cork – Cork Institute of Technology course

PLEASE NOTE: IN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION YOU ARE ACKNOWLEDGING THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THAT THE ABATEMENT PROVISIONS, WHERE RELEVANT, WILL APPLY. IT IS NOT ENVISAGED THAT THE EMPLOYING DEPARTMENT/ OFFICE/ BODY WILL SUPPORT AN APPLICATION FOR AN ABATEMENT WAIVER IN RESPECT OF APPOINTMENTS TO THIS POSITION

A short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for ranking and or short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. In the event of a high volume of applications additional shortlisting criteria may be utilised.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To contribute to the provision of a high quality patient focused service.
• To perform such technical duties as directed by the Chief Medical Scientist /Deputy Chief Medical Scientist or Senior Medical Scientist.
• To assist in training Medical Laboratory Assistants, support staff and visiting workers as required.
• To contribute to maintaining department accreditation with the European Federation for Immunogenetics (EFI).
• To assist in the training of new and existing staff.
• To assist in implementing measures for Safety, Health and Welfare to all staff.
• To assist in providing statistical and management information when requested.
• To attend courses and meetings as appropriate to maintain up-to-date knowledge.
• To fulfil CPD requirements.
• To actively participate in external and internal quality assurances schemes.
• QA, stock checks, workload stats and audits as required.
• Validation/Batch acceptance of new methods, controls, preparation of reagents and controls.
• Reporting all results from the department within departmental turn-around-times.
• Assisting in the maintenance of the different transplant waiting lists.
• Routine maintenance/calibration and cleaning of instrumentation/equipment.
• Preparation for participation in the on-call service (for new fully trained staff on a permanent contract) as directed by the Chief Medical Scientist.
• Participating in the H&I monthly journal club.
• Answering phone queries from our user groups.
• To participate in the Joint Review Process.
• Any other duties as appropriate to the grade and qualifications.