Laboratory Aide - UPMC Whitfield
Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
To provide administrative support and carry out assigned laboratory duties, tests, and checks as appropriate. To perform appropriate assigned tasks under supervision using established procedures for which training will be provided.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* Receive specimens into the laboratory, sort, label, identify, and separate specimens received.
* Ensure the correct data entry of patient and specimen requests onto the laboratory computer system. Verify that samples adhere to the minimum acceptance criteria.
* Identify anomalies including incorrectly labelled and mislaid specimens in accordance with the laboratory policies and procedures.
* Report incidents and near misses as appropriate.
* Prioritise urgent samples and inform the appropriate Medical Scientist.
* Responsible for the preparation of packaged samples referred to other laboratories.
* Track specimens sent to referral laboratories, ensuring receipt of reports and delivery to clinicians. Follow up on outstanding reports from referral laboratories.
* Place orders. Receive and disseminate Goods Inwards.
* Safely process and dispose of waste material from the laboratory.
* Keep work areas tidy and clean shelves, bench tops, and sinks.
* Participate in the Laboratory Quality Management System in accordance with both the Laboratory Quality Manual and the Laboratory User Manual.
* Attend lab staff meetings and participate in discussions.
* Other duties may be required from time to time by the laboratory manager.
* Adopt a flexible approach to the role and carry out any administration duties necessary for the post.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Two years' experience in a similar role.
* Experience working in a healthcare setting or laboratory setting.
* Business / Secretarial qualification.
* Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC Whitfield Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the Hospital.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC, we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation: Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance-related pay, and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits: Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company-funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition: Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance: Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities: Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC:
A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial, and technological skills worldwide through its innovation
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