Technical Officer
Job reference: #13185
Brand: Laverty Pathology
Location: 60 Waterloo Road, North Ryde NSW 2113 (Laverty Pathology)
Work type: Part Time (Permanent) 19.00 hours per week
Schedule: The Technical officer position is for day shift and must be available to work weekends.
About us
Laverty 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:
- Processing of specimens including culturing – urines, swabs (various sites), faeces and
- Preparation of smears for gram stain, reading of gram-stained slides
- Microscopy of cells in fluids, urines
- Identification of crystals
- Using analysers for urine microscopy and dipstick chemistry
- Using analyser for occult blood determination
About you
To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:
- A Science degree obtained from a recognised Australian institution
- A current full unrestricted driver licence may be required
- Ability to demonstrate sound organisation skills
- Ability to work within a team
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
- Ability to work under pressure
- Requiring appropriate qualification, preferably lab experience (micro lab)
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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
Laverty 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
Laverty 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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