Laboratory à United States

The post holder works under the indirect supervision of the practice nurse team leader and undertakes tasks delegated by the team leader or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet patients' needs, following policies and procedures, and can provide supervision to practice phlebotomists as required.

• Communicate effectively with team members, patients, and carers, recognizing their communication needs.

• Take responsibility for personal learning and performance, maintaining records of development.

• Familiarize with personal security systems and identify risks in work activities.
• Follow infection control procedures, maintain clean work areas, and report hazards.
• Handle laboratory specimens, waste segregation, decontamination, and sharps safety.
• Assist with infection control measures, understand the cold chain, and manage vaccines and drugs safely.
• Know basic first aid and resuscitation principles, statutory child health procedures, and local guidance.
• Follow health and safety policies, fire procedures, and maintain equipment and documentation.
• Use computer systems safely and recognize microbiological and chemical hazards.

• Assist in clinical audits, develop services, and respond to patient and staff requests for health information.
• Alert team members to quality and risk issues, and ensure actions align with clinical governance.
• Support patient access to professionals, manage stock items, and understand the impact of clinical governance.
• Follow practice policies, including whistle-blowing, and manage time effectively.

• Perform tasks like urinalysis, physiological measurements, venepuncture, ECG, and health promotion activities.
• Act as a chaperone, prepare environments, and support health and well-being awareness.
• Record information accurately, maintain confidentiality, and support patient rights and diversity.