Medical Laboratory Assistant (Specimen Reception)
Pay: Competitive dependent on skills and experience (with excellent benefits)
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Role: Other Qualified Professional
Posted: 1 Nov 2024
Closes: 1 Dec 2024
Job Description
Role: Medical Laboratory Assistant Night shift (Specimen Reception)
Site: HCA Laboratories - Shropshire House, London
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Night shifts are 8.30pm to 8.00am - Monday to Friday, three nights in week one and four nights in week two
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive dependent on skills and experience (with excellent benefits). A 12% shift enhancement will also be included for working night duties.
We're looking for a Medical Lab Assistant to join our Central Specimen Reception night shift team on a permanent basis.
As a Medical Lab Assistant, you'll work as part of a close-knit team to provide timely service to all of our stakeholders.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Receive and book laboratory samples into Meditech
* Ensure correct samples are received for the tests required
* Distribute samples to sections, prioritising samples as necessary
* Package and organise delivery of samples for referral laboratories
* Assist in answering telephone enquiries
* Understand the requirements of 3rd Party Clients
* Liase with 3rd Party Clients
* Understand test requirements
* Work unsupervised within the department
* Disinfect bench area/equipment as per protocols to ensure infection control
* Maintain a safe working environment
* Deal with spills as required according to procedures
What You'll Bring:
* A-Level equivalent in science subject
* Understanding of the Meditech computer system and test mnemonics
* Previous laboratory experience is desirable
* Knowledge of computer systems is desirable
* Develop an understanding of health and safety principles and procedures for laboratories
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication, and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
* Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
* Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
* Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
* Group Life Assurance from day one
* Critical illness cover
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
* Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
* Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion, and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we're creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That's why we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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