Biomedical Scientist - IVD

REPORTS TO: Head of Clinical Pathology

FIXED TERM CONTRACT: One Year

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist in the smooth running of the laboratory and timely provision of a high quality service. The primary working relationships will be with the Clinical Pathology Services Manager and the Clinical Pathology staff. To undertake additional duties as specified.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Rotate through the various sections of Clinical Pathology, working under the direction of the section leaders

2. For Clinical Pathology requests, enter patient demographics, test request information, results and comments, taking responsibility for accuracy of new information entered onto the Clinical Pathology database

3. Perform investigations on patient samples (mainly blood and urine), ranging from specialised manual techniques to automated investigations on large, expensive and technically sophisticated multichannel analysers

4. Be able to work alone during "out of hours" sessions, taking responsibility for own work and results, responding to the demands of clinicians and prioritising work accordingly

5. To safely handle, use or dispose of blood, urine,or other biological material, and hazard...