Medical Laboratory Aide

Job Description TTM Healthcare Solutions is currently recruiting for a Medical Laboratory Aide to join a busy hospital laboratory team. Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 Purpose of the Post : To perform a range of support duties to the running of the Pathology Laboratory to ensure the smooth functioning of the laboratory service. Principal Duties and Responsibilities : To carry out the following duties in accordance with laboratory protocol: Specimen reception and sorting / labelling of samples. Initial processing of specimens as required. Collection of samples from areas of the hospital as required. Processing of Clinical Trials Samples for deep freezing and associated paperwork. Delivery of supplies from the laboratory to care areas as required. Collection and Removal of Clinical Waste from Laboratory to the designated external location. Preparation of laboratory reagents and solutions. Organisation of the sending out of samples to other locations Uploading and distributing documentation of results from these locations. Retrieval of any archived histology/cytology samples and documentation as required. Maintenance of stocks. Collection / delivery of post / paperwork between areas of the hospital as required. Use of computer system when applicable. Maintenance of filing system. Ordering / collection of laboratory consumables from stores. Dealing with telephone enquiries. Photocopying / faxing as required. Working in tandem with other staff to ensure an uninterrupted service to the laboratory during the working day. Cleaning duties in laboratory areas where relevant. Strict adherence to health and safety policy. Assistance with retrieval of lab statistics Assistance with preparation of posters, power point presentations as required. Attendance at any relevant course as required. The candidate must be prepared to work outside of normal working hours as dictated by the needs of the service. To actively participate in both internal and external quality assurance schemes. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Essential Requirements Previous experience working in a laboratory or healthcare environment is desirable. Must be eligible to work in Ireland. Good organisational and administrative skills. Ability to follow laboratory procedures and protocols accurately. Strong attention to detail, particularly when handling specimens and documentation. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Basic computer skills and confidence using computerised systems. Understanding of the importance of confidentiality when dealing with patient and laboratory information. Commitment to health and safety, infection prevention, and quality standards. Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment and prioritise tasks appropriately. If you meet the above requirements, Apply now