Medical Scientist – Blood Transfusion

Job description

Medical Scientist – Blood Transfusion South Dublin

South Dublin Private Hospital

Full Time Permanent

Purpose of Role

To assist in routine processing and co-ordinating the Laboratory service in accordance with the mission, values, vision and strategic plan of the Hospital.

This role will require the ability to also work in Haematology, to be competent in performing laboratory tests and responsible for processing and authorising under the direction of the Chief Medical Scientist and Laboratory Manager.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Assist in writing, maintaining and enforcing procedures relating to all areas of the laboratory and its related testing equipment.
• Assist in applying and implementing operational procedures up to “best practice” standard in order to optimise use of resources.
• Perform scientific work to the required INAB and JCI Accreditation Standards, as determined by the Chief Medical Scientist and the Laboratory Manager.
• Achieve compliance with INAB Accreditation standards and the E.U. Directive on Blood/Blood Products, if working in an INAB accredited laboratory discipline.
• Participate if required in the Departmental ‘on call’ rota.
• Participate as required in the registration and custody of Laboratory stocks in accordance with policy.
• Receive and record details concerning mishaps, complaints and defects in supplies and equipment, investigate the circumstances as required, and report findings to laboratory management.
• Facilitate and participate with medical and scientific staff in evaluating drugs, equipment, consumable items and research projects.
• Participate in professional development, through self learning and formal courses or informal on the job training.
• Participate in ensuring that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act as within hospital policy.
• Assist and co-operate with laboratory Management Team in developing procedures to be followed in preventing and managing accidents occurring in the Laboratory area.
• Actively participate in internal and external quality control and assurance programmes
• Ensure adherence to all codes of and guidelines relating to professional practice and including the maintenance of Quality Assurance standards.
• Participate as required in developing the laboratory information system for the department.
• Facilitate the collection, interpretation and presentation of data and information on Department activity, staffing and expenditure according to the Hospital’s reporting needs.
• Achievement of laboratory and personal objectives is facilitated by review.
• Participate in review process as outlined by the Laboratory Management team.

Essential Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Registration with CORU
• Minimum of 1 year in service training across all disciplines.
• Experience in Blood Transfusion essential.
• Post qualification experience desirable.
• Co-ordinate with laboratory management and other hospital departments to ensure delivery of an appropriate laboratory service.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a professional and dedicated attitude.
• Demonstrate adaptability to the rapid changes taking place in the health services.
• Be familiar with legislation as it pertains to the provision of a quality laboratory service.
• Be familiar with IT packages supporting office and laboratory service.