Anatomical Pathology Technician — Flexible Hours

Canberra Health Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Flexible work

Employee assistance

Onsite physiotherapist

Cafes on-site

Job summary

Canberra Health Services is seeking a Technical Officer Level 1 in ACT Pathology to join a large tertiary hospital team. The role is hands-on and involves handling specimens and performing established diagnostic and technical procedures.

You will embed, microtome, stain, and prepare cytology specimens, including cell blocks, and may perform frozen sections for immunofluorescence analysis. A collaborative, accurate, safety-conscious approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort and process specimens.
• Perform established diagnostic and technical procedures.
• Prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination.
• Embed, microtomy, and a variety of staining techniques.
• Support cytology specimen preparation, including cell blocks.
• Perform frozen sectioning for immunofluorescence analysis.

Job description

Canberra Health Services is seeking a Technical Officer Level 1 in ACT Pathology to join a large tertiary hospital team. The role is hands-on and involves handling specimens and performing established diagnostic and technical procedures.

You will embed, microtome, stain, and prepare cytology specimens, including cell blocks, and may perform frozen sections for immunofluorescence analysis. A collaborative, accurate, safety-conscious approach is essential.