Medical Lab Assistant - Biochemistry
Medical Lab Assistant - Biochemistry
Site: London, HCA Laboratories - Shropshire House, 10a Capper St, London WC1E 6JA
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week. Monday – Friday between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: This role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience (with excellent benefits)
We’re looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Biochemistry team at our HCA Laboratories based in Shropshire House.
Please note, regular weekend work will be required too.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Assist in the day-to-day management of the referrals section for the Biochemistry department.
* Receive samples
* Ensure correct samples are received for tests required and query any problems identified.
* Process blood/serum/plasma and other body fluid samples for analysis, prepare aliquots for referral sites and for storage.
* Complete maintenance and disinfection/cleaning routines.
* Loading and unloading Analysers.
* Assist BMS’s in performing the analytical functions of the service.
* Stock control and unpacking deliveries.
* Machine maintenance.
* Work independently and as part of a team.
* Answer telephone enquiries.
* Respond to Temperature Monitoring System (Tutela) alarms and record findings.
* Attend mandatory HCA training.
* Treat all users of the service in an efficient and courteous manner and ensure that all enquiries that cannot be dealt with directly are passed on to an appropriate senior member of the Section.
* Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post.
What you’ll bring:
* Previous experience in a laboratory.
* Effective communication.
* Strong team player.
* Ability to be flexible with hours & duties where needed.
* High level of concentration and ability to work effectively under pressure.
* Biochemistry experience desirable.
Why HCA UK?
At HCA UK, we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported, you can be at your best for our patients and each other.
As a Medical Lab Assistant, you’ll be eligible for:
* 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with the 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.
Culture and values
Our mission is simple: above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
* Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual.
* Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion.
* Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness.
* Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity.
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, 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.
About Us
Life with us means taking pride in your team and delivering the highest quality care. We’ll support your ongoing learning in an environment that features advanced equipment and practices, one of the best colleague-to-patient ratios in the UK and varied, interesting work. As part of HCA Healthcare US, the world’s largest healthcare company, we can also promise that you’ll learn from experts in every department and that your opportunities will be endless.
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