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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Log samples
   • Record date (and time of arrival, if required) of samples at workplace
   • Check and match samples with request forms before they are accepted
   • Enter details of samples into the laboratory information management system (LIMS)
   • Apply required document tracking procedures
   • Process 'urgent' test requests according to workplace requirements
   • Ensure security and traceability of all information, laboratory data and records
2. Distribute samples
   • Group samples requiring similar testing requirements
   • Distribute samples to workstations maintaining sample integrity
   • Distribute request forms for data entry or filing in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Check that samples and relevant request forms have been received by laboratory personnel
3. Check and match samples with request forms before they are accepted
4. Enter details of samples into the laboratory information management system (LIMS)
5. Apply required document tracking procedures
6. Process 'urgent' test requests according to workplace requirements
7. Ensure security and traceability of all information, laboratory data and records
8. Address client and customer service issues
   • Report to referring client/supervisor when samples and request forms do not comply with workplace requirements
9. Maintain confidentiality of all client/workplace data and information
10. Ensure that information provided to customers is accurate, relevant and authorised for release
11. Deal with customers politely and efficiently and in accordance with workplace procedures
12. Prepare samples for testing
    • Perform physical separation of the samples, as required
13. Prepare the required number of sub-samples
14. Perform chemical separation of the samples, as required
15. Place samples in appropriate transport media, as required
16. Monitor and control sample conditions before, during and after processing
    • Group samples requiring similar testing requirements
17. Distribute samples to workstations maintaining sample integrity
18. Distribute request forms for data entry or filing in accordance with workplace procedures
19. Check that samples and relevant request forms have been received by laboratory personnel
20. Maintain a safe work area and environment
    • Apply safe work practices to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel
21. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety when sampling, processing, transferring or disposing of samples
22. Report all accidents and spillages to supervisor
23. Clean up splashes and spillages immediately using appropriate techniques and precautions
24. Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts
25. Ensure the safe disposal of hazardous materials and other laboratory wastes