Worked in specimen receptionUnderstands the initial acceptance checks done to accept a specimen entering a labEfficiently deal with queries related to leaking specimen, mismatch in the details between the patient form and the specimenAble to set up the bench for specimen cut upAble to print colored cassettes depending upon the specimen typeAssisted consultant pathologists and Biomedical Scientists during medium and large specimen cut upInvolved in discarding of specimen including Product of ConceptionInvolved in bench clean up

To receive, identify and prepare for analysis all incoming gynae samples / request formsAssist with pre-analytical preparation: (e.g., uncap, cap specimen tubes, prepare racks, work lists, enter, scan specimens and load automated instruments)Performed routine Papanicolaou and May Grunwald stain and coverslipping for gynaecological slidesPrepare chemical solutions and reagents used for staining protocolDocumentation of daily activities of the lab for record keeping and evaluationClean, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipmentTo enter patient details and coded information into the laboratory computer system (WinPath) in an accurate mannerCommunicates specimen enquiries and problems to appropriate senior staff in a timely manner according to established laboratory procedures.Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Presents a professional appearance and manner to all patients and co-workers.Performs other related jobs as required and directed, for example aliquoting of gynae samples for HPV testing, preparation of teaching slides for Gynae samples

Reception, identification and preparation of all samples and request forms entering the departmentIdentifying, preparing and despatching all samples to correct TDL departments maintaining an accurate log, using the specimen tracker systemPreparing, storing and retrieving when necessary frozen aliquots, 24hr urine aliquots, microbiology and routine blood samplesTo alert the appropriate departments on receipt of urgent samples, frozen samples and samples requiring special handlingFamiliar with the laboratory computer systems, including confident use of the test/client libraries, TDL intranet and referral database during data entryGeneral scanning, filling and archiving of request forms and other hard copy dataFamiliar with the telephone system (e.g. placing calls on hold/transferring calls) in order to receive incoming calls to the department and deal with them appropriately, through a broad knowledge of the company's operationsMaintaining own knowledge and skills to perform the job including actively updating training record and reading the SOP's providedEnsuring that all procedures are documented and updated as requiredHandling queries relating to samples and requests in a timely and professional mannerMaintaining a good operating knowledge of any analysers or equipment required for performing tasks in sample reception

Medical Record Summarising (incoming paper records)• Sort and tidy medical record envelope folders so that they are ordered by date.• Read and digest all hospital letters (discharge letters/outpatient reports, results etc) and transpose information onto the patient's clinical record.• Identify clinical problems and establish correct read code for entry onto system one.• Code and link each problem appropriately as per the practice summarising protocol.• Enrich the summary screen with appropriate procedures and diseases as per the summarising protocol.• Record all recent measurable values (blood pressure readings etc) and immunisations.• Identify gaps or errors in medical records and rectify as appropriate or flag these gaps if unable to find any data.• Record all allergies and sensitivities.• Record loss of sight/loss of hearing.• Record if patient has a carer, or is a carer.• Manually file paper records in record store at the end of each shift, or arrange that files are prepared for transport to relevant site.• Ensure that information on safeguarding children (or vulnerable adults) is appropriately flagged and identified.• Be aware of information governance standards and policies.• Collation of information using EMIS medical information system.Incoming electronic records - GP2GP• Match electronic record on computer.• Validate all existing medical history (immunisations, problems etc) entered by previous practice and complete any gaps.• Tidy home page - removing old and out of date reminders.• Tidy current and past medical history problems for data quality.• Flag chronic diseases to relevant admin person (eg diabetics).• Ensure record matched to the NHS summary care record.• To check allergies and sensitivities in degraded GP2GP data