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Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) - Automated Chemistry
| Posting date: | 28 March 2024 |
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| Salary: | £22,383.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £22383.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 April 2024 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL68DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-24-0571 |
Summary
- To carry out all morning maintenance on analysers/track.- Process samples according to the most recent SOP in each section.- Ensure all areas are tidy and clean.- Keep all documents associated with each section up to date (Checklists and Q-Pulse).- Working together with colleagues, ensure the reception area delivers a timely processing of samples and test requests by assisting when necessary.- To perform Work File Enquiries in each section and collecting any outstanding samples for analysis.- Ensure senior staff, are made aware when stock levels are low.- To use office equipment including computers, printers, fax machines and photocopiers.- To use the laboratory IT system to input results of tests and to deal with enquiries for results, and to use the Trust PIMS system in order to look up patient details.- To operate complex laboratory analysers in order to carry out investigations- Will assist senior staff in the training of new staff.- Assist in the receipt, processing and storage of all samples derived from clinical trials including those for which the department derives income.- Remove samples and request forms from their plastic bags whilst checking the data on the sample matches that on the request form.- To bring to the attention of senior staff all rejected samples due to inadequate patient ID or incorrect sample type for the test requested, or to contact the necessary persons, in accordance with the SOP for the area, to resolve any non-compliance with policy.