[ref. r00816220] Bon Secours - Associate Practitioner
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Job Description- 3759880065918;-6.26756191253662;Bon Secours Hospital , Glasnevin , Dublin 9 ,
Job Title: Associate Practitioner
Reports to: Chief Medical Scientist
Location: Histopathology Laboratory
Job Purpose: To participate in providing a quality service to the Pathology department. The fundamental philosophy guiding this position is to promote and preserve the Bon Secours Mission, Values and Ethos.
Details of role: Permanent full time role, 35 hours per week, salary in line with experience (salary range: €36,239 to €48,209)
Key Duties and Responsibilities:In co-operation with the Chief Medical Scientist the post holder is expected to:
Perform routine laboratory scientific work to the highest standard in accordance with the Laboratory’s policies, procedures and guidelines.
Be responsible to the Chief MS for delivering quality work and carrying out duties in accordance with departmental procedures.
Assist Medical Scientists and MLA staff with the preparation work.
Ordering of tests on the laboratory information system (Order Entry).
Processing samples for external test requests and packaging in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines of the laboratory.
Receive and record specimens, ensuring that samples and request forms are correctly matched.
Safe operation and maintenance of complex equipment.
Embedding and microtomy of patient tissue (following training and competency assessment).
Following training and competency assessment carry out biopsy transfer.
Traying-up of patient slides in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Recognising limits of practice and referring to Medical Scientists as required.
Participate as required in the registration, custody and stock level of the laboratory reagents and other consumables.
Receive and record details concerning non-conformances, complaints and defects in supplies and equipment, investigate the circumstances with the appropriate team members, take the necessary corrective action and report the findings in line with the Pathology Department’s quality management system.
Adhere to Laboratory standard operating procedures on document control and retention of records.Assist the Clinical Director of Pathology, Consultant Pathologist, Laboratory Manager, Chief Medical Scientist and Senior Medical Scientists and other relevant staff in ensuring compliance with ISO15189, international and national guidelines and standards for the provision of service and actively participate in internal quality control and external quality assessment.
Participate in the Hospital Performance Review and Development system in order that performance can be assessed and identify development needs.Adhere to quality standards and ensuring a quality service is provided at all times.
- Sector:
- Experienced [Non-Managerial]