medical laboratory assistant

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust; Sworton Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a medical laboratory assistant to join their expert team at the Hewitt Fertility Centre. This role involves assisting with IVF treatment preparation, maintaining laboratory cleanliness, and performing audits of medical equipment. Ideal candidates should show attention to detail, strong teamwork skills, and proficiency in database systems to ensure optimal patient care. The position requires adherence to clinical standards and flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain cleanliness and tidiness in laboratories.
• Experience in laboratory environments, preferably with embryology.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and set up of treatment cycles for IVF.
• Perform daily audits of laboratory equipment.
• Monitor and maintain liquid nitrogen storage facilities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Proficiency in computer database systems

Job description

Overview

The Hewitt Fertility Centre is seeking a medical laboratory assistant to join our highly skilled and dedicated team of 35 scientists. We are committed to providing the best patient care and offer a full range of laboratory therapeutic and diagnostic treatments. Our laboratories are equipped with the latest time-lapse technologies for all patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and set up of treatment cycles for couples undergoing IVF treatment.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the scientific laboratories to the highest standard.
• Perform a daily audit of all equipment to ensure correct functioning and adherence to critical parameters.
• Assist with the maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment, embryology and andrology laboratories.
• Perform stock and consumable checks to ensure the embryology laboratories are fully stocked.
• Monitor and maintain liquid nitrogen storage facilities.
• Receive and appropriately direct testicular biopsies procured off-site from patients attending the Hewitt Fertility Centre.
• Liaise directly and by telephone with Clinical Embryologists, other centre staff and external hospital staff to convey information accurately and timely.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the highest possible standard of patient care.
• Work flexibly and perform tasks as and when necessary, including out of normal working hours and participation in a weekend rota.
• Use the computer database systems employed by the Hewitt Fertility Centre proficiently.
• Carry out required administrative duties associated with the embryology laboratory.
• Assist in the audit requirements of the Embryology Laboratory.
• Follow procedures, standards and protocols to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes and perform procedures effectively to the highest standard, paying meticulous attention to detail.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act (1990) and the Code of Practice issued by the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority.
• Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post.

Application

Posts advertised to 'internal staff' are open to employees of hospitals within the University Hospitals of Liverpool Group. You should confirm your employment within your application form.

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