Main duties of the job
To help maintain patient records in the LIMS and connected systems, to include undertaking searches for and registering patients on the Trust’s EPR (Electronic Patient Record) system, updating/amending records if necessary by liaising with external sources such as GP surgeries. This is to ensure that the correct laboratory results are filed against the correct patient in all systems.
To be responsible for monitoring the Trust Interface Engine (TIE) and maintaining its configuration in order to identify and resolve any transmission errors of results between the LIMS and various connected systems.
To assist with other maintenance tasks in the LIMS such as the creation, configuration and maintenance of new laboratory tests and investigations, healthcare specialists, users, locations, coded comments and rules.
To assist with the configuration of the trusts Ordercomms system, to include the creation and manipulation of new tests, order sets and templates that enable external users to request testing of samples from the lab.
To liaise with GP surgeries and other external locations to facilitate the transmission of lab results in a timely manner.
To assist the Pathology IT Manager and Deputy in setting up, testing and providing support in the implementation of new modules or systems and assist in rolling them out within the Pathology department.
To perform regular checks on the various laboratory systems to ensure stability.
Education and Qualifications
- Good numeracy and literacy skills as demonstrated by a minimum GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
- GCSE or equivalent in at least one science subject.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work under pressure to a high degree of accuracy.
- Good general computer literacy. Ability to input and extract information from I.T systems.
- Ability to understand clinical information presented on requests and to use that information when entering data into laboratory computer system.
Experience
- Previous use of I.T systems and clerical experience.
- Previous laboratory experience.
Other Factors
- Good physical and manual dexterity
- Interest in science.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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