Laboratory Assistant
Job reference: #15196
Brand: Dorevitch Pathology
Location: Cnr Sturt & Drummond, Ballarat VIC 3350
Work type: Part Time (Permanent) 15.00 hours per week
Schedule: Various shifts between Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays, as required.
About us
Dorevitch Pathology is part of Healius Limited, one of Australia's leading healthcare companies, Healius is synonymous with quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. It has an expansive network of pathology laboratories, collection centres and diagnostic imaging centres. Through this footprint and its 10,500+ people, Healius provides specialty diagnostic services to consumers and their referring practitioners. Healius provides quality healthcare services that are easily accessible and cost efficient, while supporting the coordination and continuity of quality patient care.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a person interested in the medical field to further their knowledge assist the community in our Ballarat Laboratory. The role entails mostly administration-based tasks. Answering emails, retrieving cases for clinical trials, preparing cases to be reviewed at clinical meetings, collation of cases to be referred for specialist testing and filing of blocks and slides. The 15 hours would preferably be spread over 3 days, Monday to Wednesday. These work hours can negotiated.
About you
To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:
- You are passionate person interested in the medical field and participating in the care of patients.
- You display excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, work within a team as well as by yourself. You thrive in a busy environment and can work at a fast pace while demonstrating high attention to detail.
- This role would suit someone looking to enter the field or further their knowledge while studying.
- All appointments are made subject to the successful applicant having full immunity against Hepatitis B, providing evidence of such and a current satisfactory National Police Certificate.
- You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
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Benefits and Wellbeing
As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
- A marketplace of exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian and online retailers.
- Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing consultations.
- An e-learning platform with access to a library of courses and learning paths.
- An Employee Assistance Program dedicated to employee health and wellbeing provided by professional coaches.
- Fitness Passport – access fitness centres across Australia at a subsidised rate
- Career growth opportunities across the Healius network
- Being a part of a large ASX-listed organization focused on delivering positive outcomes to all Australians
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Dorevitch Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Healius is committed to supporting Veteran Employment - Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.
Vaccination Requirements
- Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role
- Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting
Dorevitch Pathology is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.
How To Apply
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If you would like further details please email careers@healius.com.au.
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