Position Overview & Specifications
Medical Laboratory Assistant (Genomics)
Location: Shropshire House, London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full Time/Permanent. Service open between 09:00 to 17:00 Mon to Fri.
About the Role
We have a brilliant opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Genomics, who will assist the laboratory team, which includes scientific and medical team.
The post holder will perform duties as part of the Genomics Team under the supervision of the Clinical Scientists.
Duties and Responsibilities
To be familiar with details of core genetic tests, including methods used, sample requirements and expected turnaround times.
Accept blood, saliva, DNA & tissue samples and to register patient data using the in-house software (Meditech) and ensure it complies with minimum standards.
Check accuracy of pre-registered test requests against original paperwork.
Ensure samples are safely packaged for transport following UN3373 clinical guidelines.
Archiving and organisation of patient referral forms, relevant correspondence and final reports – both hard (paper) copies and electronic records.
Send results in a timely and secure (encrypted) manner.
To manage the stock of office materials, including stationary orders.
To understand and carry out the policies as recorded in the HCA Quality Policy.
Assist in the achievement of all key performance indicators (e.g. TATs).
Follow information security, risk management and governance policies and to be aware of and work to appropriate standards (e.g. GDPR)
To acknowledge and sign documents on Qpulse in a timely manner.
Skills & Experience:
Previous experience in a laboratory
Effective communication
Strong team player
Ability to be flexible with hours & duties where needed
High level of concentration and work effectively under pressure
HCA Healthcare UK – The World’s largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care.
HCA Laboratories has over 35 years’ experience in providing pathology services, for acute care in our HCA Hospitals, IVF Clinics, Insurance work, healthcare screening and GP services. We cover all disciplines in pathology including allergy, biochemistry and endocrinology, haematology and blood transfusion, histopathology and cytology, immunology, and microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation
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