Nora Murphy

Experience in Blood Bank, Haematology, Histology, General Specimen Reception

• Proficient in receiving and processing specimens
• Experience with PIMS, SunQuest, CoPath, Smarterm, QPulse, and other laboratory systems
• Strong knowledge of proper specimen handling, ordering, labelling and distribution to appropriate laboratory
• Proficient in performing QC haematology analysers and conducting manual controls for transfusion testing to ensure accuracy and reliability of results
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs
• Experience with scraping blocks in preparation for microtome sectioning and in proper archive storage of slides
• Perform basic laboratory techniques such as centrifugation and aliquoting patient serum for diagnostic testing.

• Funeral Director/Embalmer specialising in post-mortem reconstruction of trauma to soft tissue and cranial bones, and decomposition
• Former Embalmer educator and tutor, and presenter of embalming courses and CPD seminars on various embalming and restoration techniques
• Former writer of various components of embalming techniques and safety requirements for publication in death care journals and magazines
• Assisted in post-mortem procedures carried out by Pathologists and mortuary technicians

• Assistant in the Interventional Radiology Department and the Medical Assessment Unit
• Assisted nurses and Consultants in the care of patients and in various procedures
• Collected specimens and delivered to the laboratory with the appropriate documentation, specimen bottles, and completed forms

• Assisted in coordinating the collection of remains registered for Anatomical donation, along with appropriate preparation and tissue upkeep to the standards of the medical college for the anatomy laboratory
• Coordination of the final disposition of the donor and the memorial service for the family, friends, and staff for the gratitude of the donor.