Medical Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Reception

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Worthing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A job board is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Worthing to support the Blood Science laboratory by assisting with specimen reception, verifying samples, and data entry. Ideal candidates will be part of a dedicated team, ensuring efficient processing of patient samples. This role requires attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient pre and post analytical service to the laboratory.
• Assist in the receipt and verification of patient samples.
• Data entry of patient and specimen details onto the IT system.

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Reception

Working as part of a team of Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) in Specimen Reception to provide an efficient and effective pre and post analytical service to the Blood Science laboratory, in accordance with the training and operational requirements of the department. To assist in the receipt, verification and preparation of patient samples, the data entry of patient and specimen details onto the Pathology IT system as well as processing stock and consumable requests from service users.