Medical Lab Assistant Blood Sciences

NHS Jobs; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory team. The role involves performing preanalytical procedures, loading samples on Roche equipment, and maintaining SOPs and safety protocols. You will enter patient data, answer lab enquiries, and assist in equipment maintenance.

You will receive and process specimens, label and track samples, and support the admin duties required to ensure smooth laboratory operation within the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of laboratory procedures including maintenance and operation of Preanalytical systems and loading of samples onto Roche lines
• Enter patient data from request forms onto the hospital host laboratory computer
• Answer telephone enquiries to the lab as required
• Maintain and operate equipment adhering to SOPs and Health & Safety regulations
• Monitor operation and assist in maintenance of selected laboratory equipment
• Receive, label, and prepare samples for analysis and ensure correct identification
• Maintain accurate patient data files and perform general office duties as required

Job description

After training, MLAs will be required to carry out a range of laboratory procedures including maintenance and operation of Preanalytical systems (Roche 8100 Track) and loading of samples onto Roche 8000 lines. The post holder will also be required to work as part of the administration team entering patient data from request forms onto the host laboratory computer and answering telephone enquiries to the lab as required. Under the supervision of a State Registered Biomedical Scientist To undertake a range of laboratory procedures to help maintain and operate equipment with minimal supervision. To adhere strictly to standard operating procedures (SOPs) used within the laboratory, drawing the attention of Biomedical Scientists to any issues identified with the pre analytical workflow. To monitor the operation and assist in the maintenance of selected laboratory equipment as defined in the health and safety policy. The operation of laboratory equipment adhering to set protocols and procedures To plan and organise their work within the demands of the team, assisting new staff to become fully informed of the routine laboratory procedures performed by MLAs. The reception and sorting of specimens according to laboratory protocols ensuring unlabelled or incorrectly taken samples are identifies and appropriate action taken. Receive uniquely identify, label and prepare samples analysis The cleaning, sterilisation or disinfection of work areas and equipment. The safe disposal of specimens, solutions, glass and confidential waste in accordance with department policy and Health and Safety regulations. To perform the re-packaging and sending of samples away for referral analysis. To advise Biomedical Scientists when stocks of reagents and consumables are approaching minimum stock levels. To enter patient data into the departmental computer system. Maintaining accurate patient data files Perform general office duties, including sorting, photocopying and filing as required. To work flexibly to provide a service that is in the best interests of the department. Conform to departmental policies and procedures, confidentiality and security. Information technology and equipment. Be able to use the Hospital Information system within Trust protocols and guidelines. To use and search other data bases for patient information in response to enquiries. Environment and location Frequent exposure to unpleasant blood, body fluids and other biological material that are potentially infective with pathogenic micro-organisms and viruses To wear the personnel protective clothing whenever appropriate. Light lifting and carrying will be required including using stairs during the transport of chemicals, reagents and samples. Health and safety Maintain and promote high standards of health and safety at work. Conform to policies and protocols of Manual Handling, Health & Safety, COSHH regulations.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust