Job Description

TTM Healthcare Solutions is currently recruiting for a Medical Laboratory Aide to join a busy hospital laboratory team.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00

Purpose of the Post : To perform a range of support duties to the running of the Pathology Laboratory to ensure the smooth functioning of the laboratory service.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

To carry out the following duties in accordance with laboratory protocol:

• Specimen reception and sorting / labelling of samples.
• Initial processing of specimens as required.
• Collection of samples from areas of the hospital as required.
• Processing of Clinical Trials Samples for deep freezing and associated paperwork.
• Delivery of supplies from the laboratory to care areas as required.
• Collection and Removal of Clinical Waste from Laboratory to the designated external location.
• Preparation of laboratory reagents and solutions.
• Organisation of the sending out of samples to other locations
• Uploading and distributing documentation of results from these locations.
• Retrieval of any archived histology/cytology samples and documentation as required.
• Maintenance of stocks.
• Collection / delivery of post / paperwork between areas of the hospital as required.
• Use of computer system when applicable.
• Maintenance of filing system.
• Ordering / collection of laboratory consumables from stores.
• Dealing with telephone enquiries.
• Photocopying / faxing as required.
• Working in tandem with other staff to ensure an uninterrupted service to the laboratory during the working day.
• Cleaning duties in laboratory areas where relevant.
• Strict adherence to health and safety policy.
• Assistance with retrieval of lab statistics
• Assistance with preparation of posters, power point presentations as required.
• Attendance at any relevant course as required.
• The candidate must be prepared to work outside of normal working hours as dictated by the needs of the service.
• To actively participate in both internal and external quality assurance schemes.

The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working in a laboratory or healthcare environment is desirable.
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures and protocols accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when handling specimens and documentation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic computer skills and confidence using computerised systems.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality when dealing with patient and laboratory information.
• Commitment to health and safety, infection prevention, and quality standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment and prioritise tasks appropriately.

If you meet the above requirements, Apply now