Laboratory Support Worker

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Skilled Worker, A ratingPosted 6 days ago

Job Description

To act as the first point of contact for the pathology department, dealingwith a wide range of enquiries including confidential matters.
o To receive and assess the suitability of laboratory pathologicalspecimens for analysis.
o To check patient identification details and assign a laboratory number.
o To distribute specimens to relevant pathology sections, fast-trackingurgent, clinic, and labile samples as appropriate.
o To input patient demographics, clinical details and assay requests intothe laboratory computer system.
o Preparation of samples for diagnostic testing, including centrifugation,aliquoting and allocation to appropriate analyser racking.
o Analysis of specimens using simple benchtop analysers, includingquality control of these instruments under the supervision of qualifiedBiomedical Scientists.
o Printing, sorting and despatching of laboratory reports.
o Collection of data for audits.
o Distribution of Pathology consumables from main stores.
o To maintain confidentiality of information regarding the patient at alltimes
o To assist in keeping the workplace clean and tidy, including preparationof laboratory disinfectants.
o To work within the Pathology Reception Standard OperatingProcedures and general laboratory policies and procedures.

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