Laboratory Aide - UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford

Laboratory Aide - UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

To provide administrative support and carry out assigned laboratory duties, tests and checks as appropriate. To perform appropriate assigned tasks under supervision using established procedures for which training will be provided

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Receive specimens into the laboratory, sort, label and identify and separate specimens received.

To ensure the correct data entry of patient and specimen requests onto the laboratory computer system. Verify that samples adhere to the minimum acceptance criteria.

To be able to identify anomalies including incorrectly labelled and mislaid specimens in accordance with the laboratory policies and procedures.

Report incidents and near misses as appropriate.

To prioritise urgent samples and inform the appropriate Medical Scientist.

Responsible for the preparation of packaged samples referred to other laboratories.

Tracking of specimens sent to referral laboratories, ensuring receipt of reports and delivery to clinicians. Following up of outstanding reports from referral laboratories.

Place orders. Receive and disseminate Goods Inwards.

Safely process and dispose of waste material from the laboratory.

Keep work areas tidy and clean shelves, bench tops and sinks.

To participate in the Laboratory Quality Management System in accordance with both the Laboratory Quality Manual and the Laboratory User Manual.

Attend lab staff meetings and participate in discussions.

Other duties may be required from time to time by the laboratory manager.

To adopt a flexible approach to the role and to carry out any administration duties as are necessary for the post.

Qualifications & Experience:

Two years' experience in a similar role.

Experience working in a healthcare setting or laboratory setting.

Business / Secretarial qualification.

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.