Medical laboratory assistant jobs in Finland
Medical laboratory assistants work under supervision of the biomedical scientist and carry out basic laboratory procedures. They work in the pre-analytical handling of samples such as checking the details of specimens received for analysis, maintaining analysers, loading reagents, and packaging specimens. They also perform clerical tasks such as monitoring the stock levels of reagents used in analysis.
Medical laboratory assistant - Which skills are essential?
The appropriate techniques for the collection of blood samples for laboratory work purposes, depending on the group of people targeted such as children or elderly.
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
Microbiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Ensure that the blood samples collected are transported safely and correctly, following strict procedures to avoid contamination
Properly store the health records of healthcare users, including test results and case notes so that they are easily retrieved when required.
Mix chemical substances safely according to recipe, using the proper dosages.
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.
Clean laboratory glassware and other equipment after use and inspect it for damage or corrosion in order to ensure its proper functioning.
Prepare and put the cell specimens received for examination on slides, stain and mark cellular changes and abnormalities.
The methods used to introduce samples into the laboratory instrument that analyses biological samples for diagnosis purpose.
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
Label blood samples taken from patients in compliance with regulations and the identity of the patient.
Make sure that laboratory equipment is used in a safe manner and the handling of samples and specimens is correct. Work to ensure the validity of results obtained in research.
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
Forward collected biological samples to the concerned laboratory, following strict procedures related to the labeling and tracking of the information on the samples.
Techniques applied in the different fields of natural science in order to obtain experimental data such as gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electronic or thermic methods.
Calibrate laboratory equipment by comparing between measurements: one of known magnitude or correctness, made with a trusted device and a second measurement from another piece of laboratory equipment. Make the measurements in as similar a way as possible.
The classification of blood types such as group A, B, AB, 0 and their characteristics.
Regularly check the condition of medical laboratory equipment used, clean, and perform maintenance operations, as necessary.
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
Locate, retrieve and present medical records, as requested by authorized medical personnel.
Perform the testing procedures on the already prepared chemical samples, by using the necessary equipment and materials. Chemical sample testing involves operations such as pipetting or diluting schemes.
Examine and perform tests on prepared samples; avoid any possibility of accidental or deliberate contamination during the testing phase. Operate sampling equipment in line with design parameters.
Use the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.
Operate devices, machinery, and equipment designed for scientific measurement. Scientific equipment consists of specialised measuring instruments refined to facilitate the acquisition of data.
Take and prepare samples for testing, verify their representability; avoid bias and any possibility of accidental or deliberate contamination. Provide clear numbering, labelling and recording of the sample details, in order to make sure that the results can be accurately matched to the original material.
Ensure that the received biological samples such as blood and tissues, are correctly labeled, registered and contain the appropriate information about the patient.
Medical laboratory assistant - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Perform quality assurance testing of media, reagents, laboratory instrumentation and other materials used in microbiology laboratory.
The procedures related to collecting blood samples from volunteers, the screening testing against disease and the follow-up.
Perform cord blood transplant and manage its side effects in order to replace damaged or destroyed bone marrow with healthy bone marrow stem cells for patients affected by cancers, such as leukaemia, lymphoma, aplastic anaemia or severe immunodeficiency syndromes.
Biological chemistry is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Follow recommended processes to collect bodily fluids or samples from patients for further laboratory testing, assisting the patient as required.
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
Review blood samples and bone marrow under the microscope and interpret results of the tests.
Disinfect and clean all medical devices and equipment gathered from operating rooms, wards and other departments of a hospital or clinic and check for bacteria after disinfection using a microscope.
Analyse cell cultures grown from tissue samples, performing also screening of the cervical smear to detect fertility issues.
The various types of tests performed on bodily fluids such as electrolytes, renal function tests, liver function tests or minerals.
The procedures involved in blood transfusions, including compatibility and disease testing, by means of which blood is transferred into blood vessels, taken from donors with the same blood type.
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
The recommended procedure for collecting blood from babies through their heel.
The paediatric blood collection procedures related to the age and specificity of the children involved, how to interact with children and their family to prepare them for the blood collection procedure and how to engage with children`s anxiety related to needles.
Comply with and maintain the confidentiality of healthcare users` illness and treatment information.
The structure, characteristics, evolution and interactions of viruses and the diseases they cause.
The science of the formation, structure, and function of cells.
Analyse blood samples using computer-aided and manual techniques, looking for white or red blood cell abnormalities and other risk factors.
Assist in documenting laboratory work, especially paying attention to policies and standard operating procedures.
Dispose all types of medical waste such as infective, toxic and radioactive waste.
The procedures needed for the microscopic examination of stained tissue sections using histological techniques.
Immunology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Handle chemicals and select specific ones for certain processes. Be aware of the reactions which arise from combining them.
The type of biopsy through which a thin needle is inserted into an area of body tissue and analysed in the laboratory to determine whether the tissue is benign or malignant.
The principles, ethical issues, regulations and protocols of data protection.
Interpret, integrate and apply results of diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests and other investigations as part of the assessment of the client, in consultation with other healthcare practitioners.
The techniques, functions and limitations of microscopy to visualise objects that cannot be seen with the normal eye.