biomedical engineer Plymouth, England
Job description
To process biological samples including blood, urine, faeces cerebral spinal fluid and other tissues, taking personal responsibility for the quality and authorisation of the results, which are used in the diagnosis, treatment and management of disease. To possess highly developed specialist scientific skills. The post holder will demonstrate the high level of skill to perform complex manual, semi automated and automated analytical techniques as applicable, meeting turnaround times with prompt reporting of results used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The post holder will be required to provide complex information relating to test results, which may be sensitive in nature.
As a state registered Scientist with the Health Professions Council understand the pathology of disease in relationship to the results produced whilst being aware of their significance in the authorisation of patient results with reference to the normal ranges. Will be aware of the clinical significance of results produced and using this knowledge to perform appropriate supplementary tests/investigations relevant to providing a complete report to requesting clinicians. To plan and prioritise workload of Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, Trainee BMS and support staff. To perform urgent analyses, reporting results to requesting clinicians as appropriate.
Identify abnormal or unexpected results and ensure prompt reporting, follow up and referral to medical staff as required. Following protocols, request additional tests or samples to aid in the diagnosis or treatment of disease. To understand the principles underlying the analytical processes used in your area of work so as to maintain their operation and quality of results. To receive request forms and accompanying samples, to book those into the Path Computer system, to prepare the samples (including centrifugation) for analysis, to load and unload samples from analysers, to sort into racks and transfer for storage on completion.
Answer telephone enquiries regarding results and other general laboratory issues e.g. giving advice on the correct conditions and sample type for a particular test request. To operate analytical equipment within your section, within your discipline and within the department, some of which will be highly complex and require specialist training. To perform front line troubleshooting and repairs of analysers of highly complex, expensive automated equipment e.g.
multichannel analysers, used in the day-to-day function of the laboratory.
