Medical Laboratory Aide

HSE, Letterkenny University Hospital

There is currently one Permanent whole time vacancy available.

Administrative

The Medical Laboratory Aide will:

Receive, unpack and log in specimens.
Participate in the laboratory’s accreditation procedures and processes.
Complete test worksheets and other laboratory records and check same as required. Keep such records appropriate to the post.
Train new and existing staff where directed.
Monitor supply stocks and report shortages to senior staff.
Assist with filing and archiving.
Take record and deliver phone messages as required; phone laboratory reports as required.
File specimens and slides and maintenance of records.
Perform specific department duties including stock control and other duties as required.

Technical

The Medical Laboratory Aide will:

Receive, sort, label and decant specimens and input patient and test information into computerised Laboratory Information Management system (LIMS) ensuring accuracy of data entry.
Prepare and dispatch samples to other laboratories as required. Complying with regulations for transport of pathology samples.
Wash/clean laboratory glassware according to proper procedures and to keep washing areas clean and clear of glassware/plastics.
Prepare samples, equipment and reagent as required for testing biological samples for drugs and related tests and dispose of specimens and contaminated materials (including sharps).
Prepare basic laboratory solutions, reagents, and culture media and maintain records.
Assist in Histology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Haematology or Blood Transfusion as appropriate.
Use and operate equipment such as centrifuges and automated equipment as designated.
Ensure proper use, maintenance and cleaning of standard laboratory equipment,g. Centrifuges, autoclaves, refrigerators, etc.
Perform tests under supervision and record results of such tests.
Perform duties under the direction of the Laboratory Manager and department Senior Medical Scientist / Chief Medical Scientist.

Accreditation / Standards / Regulatory

The Medical Laboratory Aide will:

Keep the laboratory, instruments within the laboratory, the cold room, the storage area and the fume cupboards clean and tidy at all times.
Perform all duties according to written laboratory procedures and meeting accreditation standards
Comply with laboratory safety policy at all times.
Comply with the operational policies of the HSE-NDTC and be aware of fire precautions as outlined in the Health & Safety Statement.
Work jointly with others in the interest of patients and service users.

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