Medical Laboratory Assistant - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Job Summary To provide a support role to the qualified staff of the department which provides a diagnostic service to the Trust and other Pathology users, working within the Health and Safety policy of the Trust.

Key responsibilities 1.1 Maintain reagent levels and preparing simple solutions. 1.2 Filing microscope slides, tissue blocks and relevant paperwork. 1.3 Retrieval of material from the archives 1.4 Taking receipt of solvent deliveries.

Ensuring that the paperwork is completed fully and correctly. 1.5 Ensure the department is appropriately stocked with solvents. 1.6 To take delivery of consumables as requested. 1.7 To safely store and monitor levels of consumables.

1.8 Move stocks to and from the consumable storage area as requested 1.9 Ensure the safe disposal of various groups of laboratory waste (paper, chemical, human tissues, glass etc) 1.10 Receive specimens into the department ensuring correct patient identification.

1.11 Store specimens safely and appropriately prior to and after processing. 1.12 To keep working areas in a clean and tidy fashion. 1.13 To complete the appropriate quality documentation as necessary.

1.14 To embed processed material.

1.15 To clean glassware for use by laboratory staff 1.16 Daily maintenance of equipment such as coverslipper and slide stainer in accordance with departmental protocols.

The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.
The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.