Laboratory Aide - Point of Care

Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Aide

Department: Laboratory - Point of Care

Reports to: Point of Care Co-Ordinator

Laboratory Manager

Date: 2026

Overall Purpose of Job

We will provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.

To assist in routine processing and co-ordinating the Laboratory service in accordance with the mission, values, vision and strategic plan of the Hospital.

This role will require the ability to work across laboratory disciplines, under the direction of Medical Scientists and the Laboratory Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

To assist in maintaining and enforcing procedures relating to all areas of the laboratory and its related testing equipment.

To assist in applying and implementing operational procedures up to "best practice" standard in order to optimise use of resources.

To assist in maintaining a quality management programme that is patient centred and which measures and audits performance and client satisfaction.

Service Delivery

Prioritises and organises work during busy periods and co-ordinates multiple point of care devices used by clinical staff.

Assists Laboratory Scientific staff in the point of care department with the maintenance of point of care devices.

Assists in the preparation of reagents, media and disinfectants as appropriate.

Manages consumables for the point of care department including stock checks, organisation of consumables and batch acceptance as required.

Assists with the troubleshooting of point of care devices where issues may arise.

Cleans and tidies the laboratory.

Co-operates with the relevant staff for new ideas and technologies according to the Hospital policies.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

Participates as required in the registration and custody of point of care stocks in accordance with policy.

Participates in professional development, through self learning and formal courses or informal on the job training.

Staff Management

Participates as required in the training of the point of care device operators and superusers.

Is a professional, punctual and dedicated member of the laboratory team promoting open communication.

Communicates clearly and courteously to members of the laboratory team and all clients of the Hospital.

Health and Safety

Participates in ensuring that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act as within hospital policy.

Assists and co-operates with Laboratory Management Team in developing procedures to be followed in preventing and managing accidents occurring in the Laboratory area.

Quality

Participates in the maintenance of quality management programmes, to include JCI and INAB accreditation.

Actively participates in internal and external quality control and assurance programmes

Information Technology

Participates as required in the development of software used for the management of point of care

Facilitates the collection of data and information on point of care activity, training events etc.

Review

Achievement of laboratory and personal objectives is facilitated by review.

Participates in review process as outlined by the Laboratory Management team.

Any other duties deemed appropriate to the post. Please note that the duties of this post may change over time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essestial

Possess a good general education preferably to Leaving Certificate standard.

Desirable

3rd level qualification in science related subjects desirable.

Skills & Abilities

Excellent team player.

Good organisational skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and experience in liaising with staff at all levels within the Hospital.
• Ability to react appropriately in certain situations.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Experience

Essential

Some laboratory experience required

Desirable

Previous experience working in a pathology laboratory would be advantageous.

Experience working in point of care would be advantageous

Knowledge & Understanding

Good IT skills

Competencies

All posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management.

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing. As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the Hospital.