Specimen Reception Lab Assistant

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

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for specimen reception. You will receive and verify samples and request forms, assign unique identifiers, and ensure correct routing to departments within the laboratory.

Responsibilities include data entry into the Enterprise LIMS, printing history, and liaising with staff to resolve specimen or patient identification errors. Training will be provided for new starters and relevant SOPs followed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of LIMS and CSMS data entry.
• Ability to follow SOPs and health and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check samples and request forms from service users.
• Number samples and forms with a unique identifier.
• Enter patient details into LIMS and print history.
• Liaise with users regarding errors in identification and return samples when appropriate.
• Assist in the HPV sorting room and recalls.
• Assist in training new starters and data entry for rejects team.
• Carry out duties within the Cytology Department as required.

Skills

Data entry

LIMS systems

Attention to detail

Training new starters

Tools

LabReach

DART database

Job description

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for specimen reception. You will receive and verify samples and request forms, assign unique identifiers, and ensure correct routing to departments within the laboratory.

Responsibilities include data entry into the Enterprise LIMS, printing history, and liaising with staff to resolve specimen or patient identification errors. Training will be provided for new starters and relevant SOPs followed.