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Lab Assistant

​​Job reference: #15473

 

Brand: Dorevitch Pathology

 

 

About the role 

 

We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate and engaged team. The Laboratory Assistant will ensure that specimens are processed efficiently, and results are reported accurately to the Health Services and doctors serviced by the laboratory.

 

The Laboratory Assistant will also perform scientific duties and develop skills within the scope of the laboratory or department to achieve organisational goals and objectives.

 

This is a great opportunity to work in our Horsham laboratory on a full time or part time basis!

 

Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

 

  • Perform specimen reception duties including specimen processing, receipting, checking of specimens, data entry, and dispatch to a high level of efficiency and accuracy.
  • Participate in routine quality activities.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures, assisting in the effective and efficient operation of the Specimen Reception
  • Participate in departmental continuing education program/s
  • Manage shared mailboxes as required
  • Manage enquiries in a professional manner and escalating them as required
  • Organise urgent specimen pickups with courier team
  • Document any incidents or complaints on Q-pulse and escalates to senior staff as appropriate
  • Where directed, and as appropriate with knowledge and experience, assist in training and competency assessment of new and existing staff
  • Documents any incidents or complaints on Q-pulse and escalates to senior staff as appropriate

About you 

 

To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:

 

  • Certificate or Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory) or equivalent
  • Knowledge of quality assurance systems.
  • Strong time management, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
  • The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment
  • Self-initiative and problem-solving capabilities
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits and Wellbeing

 

As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

 

  • Benefits platform - Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia's most-loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).
  • Fitness Passport – Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
  • Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
  • Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.
  • Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.

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 a part of the Commonwealth Government's Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. 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

 

Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application.

 

If you would like further details please email careers@healius.com.au.

 

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