Job Description

1.Prioritisation (fast-tracking) of urgent specimens. Knowledge of request, sample type and analyser combinations needed to ensure correct specimen processing. 2. Solving of day-to-day problems, including mislabelled and lost specimens.



3. Keyboard entry of patient and specimen details onto laboratory computer system,ensuring accuracy of input. 4. Loading/unloading of specimens onto automated analysers.



Storage of specimensaccording to written procedures. 5. Basic use of the analysers, following suitable training 6. Photocopying and general filing, including various request forms and collation ofresults from specialist external laboratories.



7. Daily checking of refrigerator and freezer temperatures. 8. Assistance with stock control to ensure supplies of specimen containers, labels andall consumables are available daily.



9. Participates in training of other laboratory assistants as required by supervisor 10.Disposal of laboratory waste. General cleaning and disinfection duties. 11.Deal with paediatric and other low-volume samples.



12.Any other duties consistent with this grade, as determined by the relevantsupervisor, in relation to the smooth running of the department. 13.Answering the telephone for result enquiries and transferring calls appropriately. For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.