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.
For further information visit;
https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs/job-search/general-support-staff/l6278.html