Healthcare Scientist Assistant - Belfast, United Kingdom - MPA Recruitment

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Job Role:
Healthcare ScientistAssistant

To support Biomedical Scientists in providing a professional Laboratory service to users and clients.


The post holder will work as an integral member of the Laboratory team and be responsible for a wide range of tasks to support/assist all laboratory disciplines provide a high-quality laboratory service.

In particular they will work within specimen reception to help deliver an efficient and effective laboratory reception service.


Location - Belfast


Hours of Work Hours per week (Monday to Friday) Post holder will be required to participate in a 24/7 service which may include extended working over days, nights, weekends, and public holidays


Salary:

- £10.40


What the role entails:


  • To support all three laboratory disciplines by providing samples, prepared and ready for analysis supplied according to clinical need.
  • Assist in the routine operation and development of the laboratory specimen reception according to changing needs
  • Prioritise and manage own work Following laboratory Standard Operating Procedures/Policies carry out the following tasks:
  • Receive, sort, and prioritise all samples arriving at Specimen Reception for processing. This includes unpacking, checking, labelling, delivering, preparing, and storing samples some of which may be high risk or leaking.
  • Carefully prepare samples for analysis. This may involve centrifuging and separating samples, pipetting serum, measuring, and recording volumes and determining sample PH to ensure sample suitability for analysis.
  • Accurately enter and check patient request information onto laboratory computer system. Book in electronically ordered laboratory tests.
  • Deal with problem samples and refer to team leader/senior Laboratory staff if necessary, rejecting unsuitable specimens and entering the information onto the laboratory computer system in accordance with protocol.

Essential Criteria:

OR

Have 2 year's relevant laboratory experience working in a hospital laboratory.


AND
Hold the IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I or, if appropriate, be willing to achieve this within 18 months of employment by completing the Institute of Biomedical Science Support Staff Training Portfolio, conferring eligibility to register with the IBMS as a Registered Science Technician upon gaining appropriate professional experience


Salary:

£10.40 per hour


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Hold the IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I or, if appropriate, be willing to achieve this within 18 months of employment by completing the Institute of Biomedical Science Support Staff Training Portfolio, conferring eligibility to register with the IBMS as a Registered Science Technician upon gaining appropriate professional experience

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:


  • Laboratory: 2 years (required)

Work Location:
One location
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