External/Internal Competition Applications are invited for the following competition: Ref.
No: ******** Locum Laboratory Aide, Temporary, Full Time Purpose of the Post Participate in implementing a clinical laboratory service that supports the clinical needs of the patients.
Participate in the implementation of operational processes to the standards of Best Practice Participate as a member of a skilled team and assist in the provision of an efficient and effective pathology service in accordance with documented laboratory procedures.
assisting the point-of-care coordinator Essential Qualifications:
(i)Have previous experience of work in a hospital laboratory or science laboratory or
(ii)Be currently employed with no less that twelve months experience in the Irish Health Service or
(iii)Hold a qualification to minimum standard of Quality & Qualifications Ireland Level 5 (or higher) including a biological science subject.
And Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities General: 1.Maintain throughout the hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities 2.Assist in implementing a clinical laboratory service that supports the clinical needs of our patients 3.Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Values of the Hospitals.
4.Participate in the implementation of operational processes to the standards of best practice; in order to optimise the use of resources as documented in the quality manual.
Ref: QMN-GEN-**** Quality Manual Specific 5.Assist Laboratory Scientific staff in the specimen reception function 6.Assist the Laboratory Scientific staff in the preanalytical stage of specimen analysis.
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7.Assist in the preparation of reagents, media and disinfectants as appropriate.
8.Prepare and record incoming and outgoing specimens 9.Collect and deliver specimens and reports throughout the hospital, as required.
10.Assist with the care, storage and stock control of laboratory equipment and supplies as required.
11.Clean and tidy the laboratory 12.Assist with the printing and sorting of laboratory reports 13.Assist with the printing of laboratory labels.
14.Assist with the security of the laboratory premises.
15.Safeguard at all times confidentiality of information relating to patients and staff.
16.Other duties appropriate to the position as may be assigned from time to time.
17.Participate in a professional, punctual and dedicated team with good open communications.
18.Creating and promoting good and healthy working relationships.
19.In co-operation with Pathology Consultants, Chief Medical Scientist and other designated senior staff, participate in the introduction of new ideas and methods according to Hospital policy: 20.Ensure that policy and practice relating to the Laboratory record keeping is followed as determined by the departmental Chief Medical Scientist/Senior in charge 21.Ensuring that the laboratory operates within a quality management system that meets the requirements of ISO ***** Medical laboratories Requirements for quality and competence and ISO *****Point of care testing (POCT)- Requirements for quality and competence 22.Co-operate with the laboratory management team regarding procedures to be followed in preventing and managing accidents occurring in the Laboratory area.
23.Participate in the provision of appropriate statistical and management information.
24.In association with other Laboratory staff the chosen candidate will participate in making the most effective and efficient use of developments in information technology for both patient care and administrative support in a manner which integrates well with systems throughout the organisation.
All informal enquiries in relation to this Lab Aide post can be made to John OLoughlin at Applications should be made via the recruitment portal and to include a current Curriculum Vitae and cover letter.
Closing Date: Thursday 18th December **** ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED.
The Rotunda Hospital is an equal opportunity Employer.
Skills: ******** Locum Laboratory Aide, Temporary, Full Time