Laboratory Assistant- Haematology Department - Central Laboratory Murarrie
Job reference: #12778
Brand: QML Pathology
Location: 11 Riverview Place, Murarrie QLD 4172 (QML Pathology)
Work type: Part Time (Permanent) 26.25 hours per week
Schedule: Various shifts between 10:00am to 01:30am, Monday to Friday and participate in a Saturday and Public Holiday roster, as required.
Department: Haematology
Hourly rate: $25.85 to $26.85 depending on experience (not including relevant penalty rates,allowances,loadings etc)
About us
QML 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
We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate and engaged team. Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Routine receipting and processing of specimens; including operation and maintenance of analysers
- Pre and post analytical specimen handling
- Identification and prioritisation of urgent specimens
- Filing and storage of specimens and data entry
- Assisting Scientists in the Lab as required
- Staying up to date with processing updates
- Respond to result, sample requirements and general queries
- Identifying and resolving problems at the pre-analytic stage
About you
To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:
- A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Strong time management and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Awareness to Workplace Health and Safety and quality assurance processes and procedures
- The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and work as a team
- Previous laboratory experience and exposure to medical terminology would be desirable, but not essential
- Must be a cohesive and contributing member of the team and display positive attitudes in achieving outcomes
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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
QML 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
QML 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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