Lab Aide Job Description
Lab Aide Job Description
Lab Aide Job Description
Date of Employment:
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2. Qualifications
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4. Probationary Period
5. Hours of Work
N/A
7. Annual Leave
8. Salary Scale
9.1 General
1. Maintain throughout the hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in
relation to all hospital activities
2. Assist in implementing a clinical laboratory service that supports the clinical needs
of our patients
3. Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Values of the Hospitals.
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9.2 Specific
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quality and competence and ISO 22870 Point of care testing (POCT)-
Requirements for quality and competence
22. Co-operate with the laboratory management team regarding procedures to be
followed in preventing and managing accidents occurring in the Laboratory area.
23. Participate in the provision of appropriate statistical and management
information.
24. In association with other Laboratory staff the chosen candidate will participate in
making the most effective and efficient use of developments in information
technology for both patient care and administrative support in a manner which
integrates well with systems throughout the organisation.
12. Notes
The extent and speed of change in the delivery of health care is such that
adaptability is essential in this position. The incumbent will be required to maintain
and enhance their professional knowledge, skill and aptitudes necessary to respond
to a changing environment. The job description must be regarded as an outline of
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the major areas of accountability, which will be reviewed and amended on an on-
going basis.
The duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements
and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the
Hospital.
For location within the laboratory and reporting lines see WI-GEN-0004.
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