Austinben Udechukwu Odom

Scientific and Clinical Responsibilities
• Analyse potentially infectious samples using a range of highly specialised laboratory procedures, by either manual or automated techniques, to produce results of a quality consistent with excellent patient care. Undertakes these duties in all areas of Clinical Biochemistry.
• Ensure efficient use and maintenance of resources, aware of stock levels and rotation, storage conditions, batch numbers and expiry dates, thus ensuring the viability of the reagents used.
• Exercise own initiative and works in co-operation with other staff members to ensure that the workload is processed in a timely and efficient manner.
• fully conversant with departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), within area of competence, ensuring that personal performance complies with ISO 15189, and other professional standards.
• Work to gain competence in all departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), across the varied sections of the department.
• Carry out troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on highly complex automated systems. Ensures appropriate records are kept and liaises with senior staff where appropriate.
• Match samples with request forms and input patient and test information into the laboratory computer system, requiring complete accuracy.

Analytical and Interpretative Responsibilities

• Exercise individual skills through the observation and interpretation of clinical material or data, which may include therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical, and legal codes of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Trust’s protocols and guidelines.
. Accountable for own practice and maintenance of State Registration status.
• Develop own skills, taking responsibility for Continuing Professional Development and performance.
• Comply with the requirements of internal and external/national quality assurance schemes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the assessment, planning, and prioritisation of tasks.
• Communicate effectively with other staff groups, both internal and external. To include healthcare professionals, patients, and their representatives, visitors to the laboratory.
• Provide and receive complex scientific and clinical information to and from colleagues and service users.
. Aware of barriers to understanding and is able to present information accordingly.
• Provide and receive sensitive information to and from patients and their representatives where empathic and re-assurance skills are required which may include notification of adverse events.
• Display and maintain an appropriate level of IT skills.
Other Responsibilities
• Work towards gaining competence and ability to work individually and unsupervised in the provision of the out-of-hours service.
• Work to ensure that performance targets and sample turnaround times are met by continually assessing quality and priority of work.
• Aware of the requirements of Clinical Governance, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and local Health and Safety Policies, reporting problems, errors or breaches via the appropriate mechanisms.
• To participate in the Trust’s appraisal scheme.

1. Conduct basic laboratory procedures under appropriate supervision and following ISO 15189:2022
2. Sorting, Matching up samples and forms with priority.
3. Supporting biochemistry biomedical scientist in running routine biochemistry assays on Atellica siemens analyser, FIT test on OC-sensor Pledia, Immunoassays on immulite 2000XPi, HBA1C assay on HLC-723 G11 .
4. Use Telepath LIMS interface for booking samples, recording patient information and results, adding ADD-ON tests, and assaying results.
5. Use Q-Pulse for QMS.
6. Distribute samples to haematology and biochemistry departments.
7. label samples, prepare and load them unto the trac system for analysis.
8. Record and inform service users and senior staff of requests received that do not comply with the Specimen acceptance Criteria in compliance with ISO 15189 standards.
9. Using the telepath LIMS to enter data such as booking in requests, enter results, search for patient details and also to manage the incomplete tests.
10. Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste in accordance with Trust and departmental policies.
11. Clean and decontaminate working areas and equipment in accordance with laboratory protocols and record such actions.
12. Assist with the use and maintenance of some laboratory analyser in the biochemistry laboratory.
13. Maintain adequate stocks of consumables and ensure any stock is stored in a timely manner.
14. Communicate with a limited range of Trust staff in person, eg passing of information to colleagues within Pathology. 15. I also communicate in a pleasant and caring manner at all times whilst maintaining confidentiality.
16. Attend department meetings as required, to ensure an awareness of developments within the work area.
17. Maintain an effective communication network; verbal, written and electronic, keeping registered practitioners informed.
18. Assist in maintaining, recording and storing information, including patient records, in line with Trust policy.
19. I am very knowledgable of all health and safety procedures
20. Participate in the appraisal process and, as part of the appraisal, in discussion with the line manager, develop an annual Personal Development Plan to identify training and development needs in line with personal and organisational objectives
21. Develop own skills and knowledge.
22. Attend mandatory training as directed and in line in line with UKAS 15189 standards.
23. Assist in the training of new staff when required.
24. Perform general clerical and administrative duties including scanning request forms, photocopying, filing and shredding confidential waste.
25. Completing records in Specimen Reception, for example fridge temperatures in compliance with laboratory protocols
26. Maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring information is only divulged to authorised sources and by appropriate means.
27. Exercise independent judgement and initiative by taking appropriate action to resolve any problems when they arise.
28. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.

Receive and sort pathology samples.
Distribute samples to departments.
label samples, prepare and load them unto the trac system for analysis.
Record and inform service users and senior staff of requests received that do not comply with the Specimen acceptance Criteria in compliance with ISO 15189 standards.
Using the Winpath software to enter data such as booking in requests, enter results, search for patient details and also to manage the incomplete tests.
Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste in accordance with Trust and departmental policies.
Clean and decontaminate working areas and equipment in accordance with laboratory protocols and record such actions.
Assist with the use and maintenance of some laboratory equipment such as c8000 and c8100 (Roche Diagnostics), alinity Abbot fully automated chemistry analyser.
Maintain adequate stocks of consumables and ensure any stock is stored in a timely manner.
Communicate with a limited range of Trust staff in person, eg passing of information to colleagues within Pathology. I also communicate in a pleasant and caring manner at all times whilst maintaining confidentiality.
Attend department meetings as required, to ensure an awareness of developments within the work area.
Maintain an effective communication network; verbal, written and electronic, keeping registered practitioners informed.
Assist in maintaining, recording and storing information, including patient records, in line with Trust policy.
I am very knowledgable of all health and safety procedures
Participate in the appraisal process and, as part of the appraisal, in discussion with the line manager, develop an annual Personal Development Plan to identify training and development needs in line with personal and organisational objectives
Develop own skills and knowledge.
Attend mandatory training as directed and in line in line with UKAS 15189 standards.
Assist in the training of new staff when required.
Perform general clerical and administrative duties including scanning request forms, photocopying, filing and shredding confidential waste.
Completing records in Specimen Reception, for example fridge temperatures in compliance with laboratory protocols
Maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring information is only divulged to authorised sources and by appropriate means.
Exercise independent judgement and initiative by taking appropriate action to resolve any problems when they arise.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
Preparing patients for blood collection.
keep annual mandatory training up to date as per Trust policy
Assist with clerical duties
Perform routine MLA duties such as temperature checks, filling slides etc

developed experimental protocols based on my research objectives and aims.
• Carryed out laboratory experiments accurately, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols.
• Collected and recorded data systematically during experiments.
• Analyzed experimental data using appropriate statistical methods and software.
• Adhered to all laboratory safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of chemicals and biological materials.
• Ensured all experiments comply with ethical guidelines and institutional regulations.
• Gained proficiency in using laboratory instruments and technologies relevant to your research.
• Developed skills to troubleshoot experimental issues and optimize protocols.
• Collaborated with other members of the group, and technicians in the lab.
• Helped maintain laboratory supplies, including ordering and inventory of reagents and consumables.
• Ensured that laboratory equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.

Assisting with the management of the quality control system to ensure reporting of correct test results.
. Assisting in coordinating and supervising Phlebotomy Unit.
Operated, calibrated and troubleshooted a wide range of automated analyzers and instruments, such as Beckman Coulter AU5800, Siemens Advia Chemistry XPT System, Abbott Architect c16000, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics VITROS 5600, Sysmex XN-550, Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 800, Roche Cobas c501, Abbott Alinity c, Sysmex XN-9100, Abbott Alinity h-series, Sysmex XN-2000, Abbott Cell-Dyn Ruby, Stago STA Compact Max 3, Diagnostica Stago STAR
Max, BD BACTEC FX, Cepheid GeneXpert, Bio-Rad CFX96 Real-Time PCR Detection System and Olympus BX53 Microscope to perform routine and specialized laboratory tests.
• Liaise with the Laboratory manager and suppliers regarding QC errors, changes, and problems, to ultimately ensure quality results.
• Generation of a report on reference range verification when any test or methods are implemented to ensure quality reporting of ranges.
• Management of Intra & inter laboratory programs and generations of reports, to statistically analyze the results for acceptability.
• Assist in the set-up of the Biorad unreal-time time system to ensure the QC data is being uploaded into the program to be monitored and evaluated against peers.
• Assist the laboratory manager to supervise and train staff in line with delegated responsibilities and/or deputizing requirements to ensure that operational objectives are achieved, employees can achieve their performance objectives, and interns and students are trained and guided appropriately.
• Ensure the implementation of service levels and quality standards by standard operating procedures and service level agreements.
• Assist the laboratory manager with overseeing and monitoring equipment maintenance, assets management, procurement of items, and staff overtime expenditure to ensure the most effective utilization of resources, optimization of stock levels, and reduction of costs at all times.
• Performs diagnostic testing procedures, reviews and verifies results, and interacts with pathologists on technical matters to provide all relevant data that may pertain to the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases.
• Records and verifies test results to ensure the integrity of test result data on the laboratory information system.
• Oversees and performs the maintenance and calibration of equipment used in the laboratory to ensure that is operating efficiently and providing accurate results. This includes ensuring that instrument maintenance and quality control results are recorded as well as troubleshooting and corrective action are taken and documented.
• Assists the laboratory manager to ensure that incidents and instrument failures are reported by laboratory staff, thereby ensuring compliance with relevant organizational policy and laboratory SOPs.
• Attend training seminars and participates in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to continuously update knowledge and skills as well as comply with professional registration requirements. This includes ensuring the availability of up-to-date records that can be presented immediately on request thereof.
• Perform on-site training of laboratory staff, interns, students, medical colleagues, and associated health workers in the laboratory.
• Manages client liaison to maintain a positive image of the organization, promote the services of the Chemical pathology department, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital and monitor resolution of customer complaints

• Ensured safe and prompt availability of blood and blood products for transfusion requests. Performed crossmatch, separation of blood products, and conducted ELISA technique for transfusion transmissible infection screening.

• Operated, calibrated, and troubleshot laboratory instruments such as Beckman Coulter AU680, Abbott Architect c4000, Sysmex XN-350/550, Stago STA Series, BD BACTEC FX, Cepheid GeneXpert system for various routine and specialized chemistry, Haematology, endocrinology, serology, microbiology and immunological laboratory assay. Detecting and assessed the need for professional service, promptly requesting service and reported service needs to the supervisor for resolution if not covered.

• Executed quality control (QC) procedures outlined in lab section SOPs, meticulously tracking and collecting QC data, and maintaining comprehensive documentation to meet accrediting agencies' standards.

• Applied appropriate techniques for specimen collection, handling, transport, and recording, systematically tracking and organizing specimens.

• Monitored QC processes, analyzed data, and forecasted outcomes, actively participating in data collection for Quality Assurance (QA) indicators.

• Demonstrated a vigilant approach to recognizing critical patient results, promptly following defined processes for accurate and timely reporting.

• Detected and investigated unexpected results, errors, and problems with patient tests, escalating as necessary and employing comprehensive research and inquiry to determine root causes.

• Evaluated exceptions to established criteria and assessed the impact of special circumstances on specimen collection and integrity, meticulously tracking and documenting findings to enhance testing accuracy.

• Resolved and meticulously documented all QC results that failed lab criteria, deriving and implementing corrective actions to maintain high-quality standards.

• Integrated and analyzed lab data, investigating discrepancies and contributing to their resolution through careful examination and interpretation.

• Organized and maintained an adequate inventory of reagents and supplies, ensuring uninterrupted laboratory operations.

DUTIES (ONE YEAR HOSPITAL INTERNSHIP/ TRAINING PROGRAM) my training and responsibilities were solely under the supervision of a Senior medical Laboratory Scientist. They included but not limited to;• I was responsible for the documentation of patients’ information/data. I assisted the phlebotomist in the collection of blood specimens and other samples.

• I employed Laboratory criteria for specimen collection and storage.

• I provide preventive and corrective maintenance of instruments/equipment and proper storage of consumables.

• I perform hematology, coagulation, and other related tests accurately and effectively.

• I assigned Laboratory numbers and carry out clerical and technical tests by the sample handling Procedure.

• I took an active role in the referral of samples to third-party Laboratories.

• I clean and maintain equipment to achieve optimum instrument performance and maintain a clean and safe working environment.• I provided input in maintaining policies and procedures, reviewing and updating as required.

• I performed blood transfusion tests and procedures, reviewed and updated them as required.

• I maintained blood transfusion tests and procedures accurately and effectively.

• I performed Biochemistry, Immunoassay tests, and other chemistry/related tests.

• I performed/monitored quality control procedures.• I assisted in Laboratory Stock Control.

• I was aware of Current advances and appraise new techniques.• I rotated through Laboratory regularly spending at least 3 months at each Laboratory Department.

• I undertook training courses a hematological Machines and classes on Fully automated Machines such as Fully automated Chemical analytical Machines, Hematological Machines, and PCR machines.

• I was responsible for the documentation of patients’ information/data.

I performed blood transfusion tests and procedures, reviewed and updated them as required.

• I maintained blood transfusion tests and procedures accurately and effectively.

• I performed Biochemistry, Immunoassay tests, and other chemistry/related tests.

• I performed/monitored quality control procedures.

• I assisted in Laboratory Stock Control.

• I was aware of Current advances and appraise new techniques.

• I rotated through Laboratory regularly spending at least 3 months at each Laboratory Department.

• I undertook training courses a hematological Machines and classes on Fully automated Machines such as Fully automated Chemical analytical Machines, Hematological Machines, and PCR machines.

I ran call duty roles.