Medical Scientist Haematology (Part Time Hours)
Mercy University Hospital
Location: On site / Cork City, Cork, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Allied Health Professionals
Annual Salary range: from € 45,279.00 to € 75,148.00
Medical Scientist Haematology
Duties and Responsibilities:
Report to the Chief Medical Scientist of their assigned section or to report on a day to day basis to designated senior staff when required, e.g. Senior Medical Scientist or Deputy to Chief Medical Scientist.
Participate in the Quality Management System (QMS) as defined in the ISO 15189, other associated INAB guideline documents and other Government and EU Directives as required.
Participate in quality assurance activities.
Test and process samples and prepare products.
Operation of automated testing systems, maintenance of equipment, validation of testing kits, preparation of samples for testing, recording and reporting results.
Actively participate in and promote continuing education and research activities consistent with the position assigned or as assigned by Mercy University Hospital (MUH).
Attend Laboratory training as required.
Participate in writing and updating of laboratory documentation as requested by senior staff.
Participate in training of staff and maintenance of Training Records as requested by senior staff.
Perform routine work to the highest professional standards as determined by the laboratory management team.
Be responsible for the quality of their work and carry out their duties in accordance with the Board’s policy.
Observe the strictest confidence when dealing with all aspects of the MUH’s information.
Actively participate in internal and external quality control and quality assurance/ internal proficiency as appropriate.
Participate in the provision of appropriate statistical and management information and reports.
Participate in the computer integrated management system of the laboratory.
Make the most effective and efficient use of developments in information technology for both patient care and administrative support.
Make the most efficient use of reagents / consumables and actively manage blood and blood products in accordance with best practice to ensure minimum out-dating.
Conform to MUH’s Health and Safety standards.
Perform other appropriate duties as may be assigned from time to time by laboratory management.
Person Specification / Selection Criteria
Must be eligible for CORU (and registered for same by end of 31st March 2021, if applicable).
Fulfil the qualifications and eligibility criteria as laid down by the DOH&C.
Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Problem solving. Ability to make rational calm decisions. Skills at diagnosis, especially skills of deduction. High level of commitment to tasks undertaken in quality environment.
Must be able to prioritise their work so as to meet the demands of meeting different timelines and able to work on their own where and when this is required.
Must demonstrate flexibility to work in a demand driven environment, enthusiasm, adaptability and a willingness to co-operate.
Experience of working in the area of relevant discipline.
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