Job Description:
University Hospital Waterford is a teaching hospital that provides medical, surgical, and maternity care to the local population. The hospital has specialty services in areas such as cardiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, neurology, nephrology, rheumatology, urology, vascular surgery, ENT, and neonatology.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing assigned areas of the laboratory, participating in the routine workload, and ensuring the performance of assigned work is to the highest professional standard. They will also be responsible for maintaining quality control and record-keeping of all instruments within assigned areas of the laboratory. Additionally, they will contribute to the evaluation, procurement, validation, and implementation of new analytical equipment, methods, and software.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Planning and managing resources
- Evaluating information and judging situations
- Professional knowledge
- Managing and developing self and others
- Commitment to providing quality services
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment
- Collaborative and supportive team atmosphere
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Others:
- Actively participate in continuing professional development, education, and research activities
- Ensure all policies relating to record keeping are followed and all laboratory records are retained in accordance with hospital policy, accreditation standards, and best practice guidelines
- Participate in mandatory training programs and keep up-to-date with current practice